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Tiebreaker Elementary School

Summary:

Tiebreaker Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with around 450 students. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Tiebreaker Elementary has consistently had higher chronic absenteeism rates than nearby schools, ranging from 17.6% to 24.0% over the past 3 years. The school also lags behind the Bonneville Joint District and state averages in math and science proficiency, with only 38.5% of students proficient in math compared to 41.6% for the district and 42.2% for the state. Additionally, Tiebreaker has a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.22% to 53.11% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Compared to other schools in the Bonneville Joint District, Tiebreaker Elementary consistently underperforms in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and SchoolDigger rankings. The only nearby school that performs worse is Linden Park Elementary, which is in the Idaho Falls School District. Tiebreaker's declining statewide ranking and low SchoolDigger rating suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and better support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3100 First Street
       Idaho Falls, ID  83401-4550

(208) 525-4480

District: Bonneville Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,966 Help


Students who attend Tiebreaker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sandcreek Middle School
High:    Bonneville Online School
    Hillcrest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.4%
Hispanic:
24.2%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tiebreaker Elementary School ranks worse than 66.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 11th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.45. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Tiebreaker Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bonneville Joint District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tiebreaker Elementary School is $6,966, which is the 5th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tiebreaker Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tiebreaker Elementary School 199th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Tiebreaker Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bonneville Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonneville Joint District 40th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tiebreaker Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tiebreaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 38.46 237th 335 29.3%
2009 62.43 122nd 349 65.0%
2010 61.09 143rd 356 59.8%
2011 63.77 121st 359 66.3%
2012 66.14 106th 354 70.1%
2013 65.39 116th 357 67.5%
2015 74.22 56th 226 75.2%
2016 64.65 90th 240 62.5%
2017 77.13 58th 292 80.1%
2018 52.40 120th 254 52.8%
2019 23.16 136th 171 20.5%
2021 22.62 132nd 166 20.5%
2022 35.61 124th 188 34.0%
2023 25.60 191st 252 24.2%
2024 34.45 199th 301 33.9%
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Rank History for White students at Tiebreaker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.25 63rd 135 53.3%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tiebreaker Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 588 588
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 523 523
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 566 566
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 495 495
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 523 523
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 523 523
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 477 477
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 469 469
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 482 482
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 490 490
2001 362 2 4 88 3 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 417 7 4 80 3 n/a n/a 0 511
2003 417 7 4 80 3 n/a n/a 0 511
2004 436 5 7 91 5 n/a n/a 0 544
2005 442 9 5 96 7 n/a n/a 0 559
2006 438 11 5 111 2 n/a n/a 0 567
2007 428 5 6 109 7 n/a n/a 0 555
2008 441 9 6 132 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2009 360 7 9 57 2 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 358 7 9 51 2 n/a n/a 0 427
2011 324 3 6 51 0 2 13 0 399
2012 337 3 3 45 0 1 10 0 399
2013 349 1 3 38 0 2 12 0 405
2014 331 2 4 55 1 1 21 0 415
2015 295 1 4 47 1 1 16 0 365
2016 267 1 4 50 1 0 17 0 340
2017 305 0 2 57 1 0 18 0 383
2018 340 2 3 55 2 0 17 0 419
2019 339 2 3 130 3 0 10 0 487
2020 323 4 7 118 7 0 9 0 468
2021 301 4 4 118 4 0 19 0 450
2022 318 2 3 117 3 0 10 0 453
2023 317 5 1 109 7 0 11 0 450

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tiebreaker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 588 25.0 23.5 19.9
1992 523 24.0 21.7 25.6
1993 566 23.0 24.6 27
1994 495 23.0 21.5 29.7
1995 523 23.8 22.0 35.8
1996 523 23.8 22.0 35.8
1997 477 23.8 20.0 30.2
1998 469 25.3 18.5 32.8
1999 482 24.8 19.4 37.6
2000 490 24.8 19.8 32.9
2001 459 25.0 18.4 33.8
2002 511 26.0 19.7 38.9
2003 511 26.0 19.7 38.9
2004 544 26.0 20.9 41.2
2005 559 28.0 20.0 39.9
2006 567 28.0 20.3 49.9
2007 555 27.0 20.6 49.4
2008 590 27.0 21.9 46.1
2009 435 21.0 20.7 32.9
2010 427 22.5 18.9 39.8
2011 399 20.5 19.4 37.3
2012 399 21.5 18.5 44.6
2013 405 20.1 20.1 38.5
2014 415 18.9 21.8 43.1
2015 365 19.0 19.2 49.3
2016 340 17.0 20.0 49.1
2017 383 20.0 19.1 51.7
2018 419 20.5 20.4 47
2019 487 23.5 20.7 53.2
2020 468 22.9 20.3 53.6
2021 450 23.5 19.1 46.2
2022 453 23.6 19.1 48.1
2023 450 24.0 18.7 53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tiebreaker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 588 25.0 23.5 19.9
1992 523 24.0 21.7 25.6
1993 566 23.0 24.6 27
1994 495 23.0 21.5 29.7
1995 523 23.8 22.0 35.8
1996 523 23.8 22.0 35.8
1997 477 23.8 20.0 30.2
1998 469 25.3 18.5 32.8
1999 482 24.8 19.4 37.6
2000 490 24.8 19.8 32.9
2001 459 25.0 18.4 33.8
2002 511 26.0 19.7 38.9
2003 511 26.0 19.7 38.9
2004 544 26.0 20.9 41.2
2005 559 28.0 20.0 39.9
2006 567 28.0 20.3 49.9
2007 555 27.0 20.6 49.4
2008 590 27.0 21.9 46.1
2009 435 21.0 20.7 32.9
2010 427 22.5 18.9 39.8
2011 399 20.5 19.4 37.3
2012 399 21.5 18.5 44.6
2013 405 20.1 20.1 38.5
2014 415 18.9 21.8 43.1
2015 365 19.0 19.2 49.3
2016 340 17.0 20.0 49.1
2017 383 20.0 19.1 51.7
2018 419 20.5 20.4 47
2019 487 23.5 20.7 53.2
2020 468 22.9 20.3 53.6
2021 450 23.5 19.1 46.2
2022 453 23.6 19.1 48.1
2023 450 24.0 18.7 53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tiebreaker Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,250 (17.9%) $5,716 (82.1%) $6,966

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tiebreaker Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 191st of 252 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Tiebreaker Elementary School)37.737.9
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)54.650.1
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tiebreaker Elementary School)36.129.3
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)55.146.8
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Tiebreaker Elementary School)47.329.5
 17.8%
   4th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)51.146.6
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tiebreaker Elementary School)47.342.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)52.555.2
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5252
5th Grade Math (Tiebreaker Elementary School)34.337.3
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)44.742.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tiebreaker Elementary School)50.850.8
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)58.254.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Tiebreaker Elementary School)46.427.4
 19%
   6th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)47.242.4
 4.8%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Tiebreaker Elementary School)48.756.3
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)57.160.9
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.352.7
 2.6%
All Grades Math (Tiebreaker Elementary School)41.932.9
 9%
   All Grades Math (Bonneville Joint District)43.540.4
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Tiebreaker Elementary School)53.723.9
 29.8%
   All Grades Science (Bonneville Joint District)59.738
 21.7%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.940.8
 18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tiebreaker Elementary School)46.140.1
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)56.451.7
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students487450
 7.6%
African American25
 150%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic130109
 16.2%
Pacific Islander00
White339317
 6.5%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.2%53.1%
 0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tiebreaker Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Tiebreaker Elementary School.

Students who attend Tiebreaker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sandcreek Middle School
High : Bonneville Online School
High : Hillcrest High School

Tiebreaker Elementary School ranks 199th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Tiebreaker Elementary School are 70% White, 24% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.


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