Summit Hills Elementary School

Q: Is Summit Hills Elementary School a good school?

Summit Hills Elementary School ranks 151 st of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Summit Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving 503 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Bonneville Joint School District, which is ranked 40 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Academically, Summit Hills Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages in math and English language arts, but it performs relatively stronger in science. Compared to nearby schools like Discovery Elementary and Linden Park Elementary, Summit Hills' academic performance falls in the middle range. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than the state average and on the higher end compared to nearby schools.

Summit Hills Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 35-37% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools like Dora Erickson Elementary. Despite these challenges, the school has maintained a consistent level of performance, with its statewide ranking hovering around the middle range in recent years. While there may be opportunities to focus on improving math proficiency and addressing the higher chronic absenteeism rate, Summit Hills Elementary School appears to be a solid, middle-performing school within the Bonneville Joint School District.

Detail:

Public K-6

2853 North Lucina Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401-3434

(208) 525-4433

District: Bonneville Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
151^st of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,954

Students who attend Summit Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rocky Mountain Middle School
High:	Bonneville High School
	Bonneville Online School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 483

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

Hispanic:

27.3%

Asian:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Summit Hills Elementary School ranks worse than 50.2% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 6^th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.66. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.4%), Hispanic (27.3%), Asian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Hills Elementary School is 17.8, which is the 5^th best among 15 elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District. (See more...)

Compare Summit Hills Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit Hills Elementary School is $7,954, which is the 2^nd highest among 15 elementary schools in the Bonneville Joint District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Summit Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Hills Elementary School 151^st of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Summit Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Bonneville Joint District:

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

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Rank History for Summit Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Summit Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2015	41.01	135^th	226	40.3%
2016	50.91	124^th	240	48.3%
2017	64.61	100^th	292	65.8%
2018	57.97	101^st	254	60.2%
2019	45.34	90^th	171	47.4%
2021	43.25	94^th	166	43.4%
2022	49.96	96^th	188	48.9%
2023	55.64	109^th	252	56.7%
2024	49.66	151^st	301	49.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.23	19^th	44	56.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Summit Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.84	67^th	121	44.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Summit Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	51.87	64^th	121	47.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Summit Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.52	38^th	58	34.5%

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Rank History for White students at Summit Hills Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	47.84	13^th	37	64.9%
2024	55.27	56^th	135	58.5%

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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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 9, 2022

This school is excellent with staff that really cares. As a member of the PTO, I frequently get to work/volunteer alongside these people and get to see firsthand the impact that it has on the kids.
P.S. rating a school based on ethnicity numbers is irrelevant, divisive and idiotic. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Summit Hills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	370	1	3	117	1	0	13	505
2016	369	1	2	144	1	0	11	528
2017	359	1	3	137	1	0	13	514
2018	382	2	4	140	1	0	11	540
2019	392	3	7	130	3	0	6	541
2020	379	3	3	136	2	0	7	530
2021	396	3	4	146	1	1	9	560
2022	404	3	4	139	0	1	11	562
2023	367	3	5	121	1	1	5	503
2024	340	3	6	132	1	0	1	483

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 Summit Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	505	22.0	22.9	42.4
2016	528	23.0	22.9	48.1
2017	514	27.1	18.9	42.4
2018	540	27.3	19.7	43
2019	541	25.5	21.2	38.4
2020	530	24.4	21.7	36.6
2021	560	29.0	19.3	37.1
2022	562	31.0	18.1	36.3
2023	503	29.0	17.3	35.4
2024	483	27.0	17.8	37.7

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 Summit Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	505	22.0	22.9	42.4
2016	528	23.0	22.9	48.1
2017	514	27.1	18.9	42.4
2018	540	27.3	19.7	43
2019	541	25.5	21.2	38.4
2020	530	24.4	21.7	36.6
2021	560	29.0	19.3	37.1
2022	562	31.0	18.1	36.3
2023	503	29.0	17.3	35.4
2024	483	27.0	17.8	37.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Summit Hills Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,691 (21.3%)	$6,264 (78.8%)	$7,954

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Summit Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 90^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 109^th of 252 Elementary schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Summit Hills Elementary School)	53.1	45.1	8%
3rd Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)	54.6	50.1	4.5%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Summit Hills Elementary School)	61.7	52.1	9.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	55.1	46.8	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Summit Hills Elementary School)	41.5	42.3	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)	51.1	46.6	4.5%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Hills Elementary School)	52.3	59.2	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	52.5	53.5	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Summit Hills Elementary School)	50	43.4	6.6%
5th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)	44.7	42.3	2.4%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Hills Elementary School)	56.4	57.9	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	58.2	54.8	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Summit Hills Elementary School)	42.5	37.7	4.8%
6th Grade Math (Bonneville Joint District)	47.2	42.4	4.8%
6th Grade Math (Idaho)	43	39.4	3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Hills Elementary School)	63.9	57.9	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	57.1	54.1	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	55.3	50	5.3%
All Grades Math (Summit Hills Elementary School)	46.5	42.1	4.4%
All Grades Math (Bonneville Joint District)	43.5	40.4	3.1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Summit Hills Elementary School)	66.7	49.3	17.4%
All Grades Science (Bonneville Joint District)	59.7	37.7	22%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Summit Hills Elementary School)	58.6	56.8	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bonneville Joint District)	56.4	51.7	4.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	541	503	7%
African American	3	3
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	130	121	6.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	392	367	6.4%
Two or More Races	6	5	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.4%	35.4%	3.1%

Schools Near Summit Hills Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Summit Hills Elementary School	Public	K-6	2853 North Lucina Avenue	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4433	483	27	17.8	37.7%	340 (70.4%)	3 (0.6%)	132 (27.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49.7	151^st of 301 public elementary schools	49.8%		55.6	109^th of 252 public elementary schools	56.7%	42		41.2	41.1		37.8	46.6		54.4	61.6		54.4	$7,954	$1,691	$6,264
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2935 North Golden Rod Drive	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 552-7711	624	32	19.5	33.2%	526 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (13.0%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.3%)	66	98^th of 301 public elementary schools	67.4%		79.9	52^nd of 252 public elementary schools	79.4%	46	56.3	71.7	52.3	34.9	54.1	42.4	54.1	74.2	55.6	71.1	63.1	$7,328	$1,379	$5,950
Bridgewater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1499 Indian Hollow Drive	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 552-5577	472	27	17.4	48.5%	288 (61.0%)	0 (0.0%)	165 (35.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.1%)	19.4	242^nd of 301 public elementary schools	19.6%		20.7	202^nd of 252 public elementary schools	19.8%	40	40.5	36.5	23.1	33.3	33.1	24.4	33.8	36.1	37.2	42.1	37.1	$6,201	$751	$5,451
Bonneville Online Elementary	Public, Virtual	PK, KG-8	2017 E 49 N	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 525-4400	309	7	47.5		277 (89.6%)	5 (1.6%)	17 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	18.2	244^th of 301 public elementary schools	18.9%		24.3	194^th of 252 public elementary schools	23.0%	50	27.7		19.6		28.9	33.3			36.9		44.6	$6,295	$437	$5,858
Falls Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2455 Virlow Drive	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4455	465	28	16.9	51.0%	336 (72.3%)	5 (1.1%)	97 (20.9%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (3.2%)	41.4	175^th of 301 public elementary schools	41.9%		33.4	169^th of 252 public elementary schools	32.9%	6	56.4		31.7		43.1	24.6	43.5		60.4		51.4	$9,076	$1,417	$7,659
Cloverdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3999 Greenwillow Lane	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4450	532	33	16.1	45.1%	380 (71.4%)	7 (1.3%)	135 (25.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	33.5	201^st of 301 public elementary schools	33.2%		49.5	127^th of 252 public elementary schools	49.6%	74	38.2	40.0	27.3	33.8	34.6	28.6	49.4	46.1	53.3	54.6	51.0	$6,124	$891	$5,234
Tiebreaker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3100 First Street	Idaho Falls	83406	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-4480	388	22	17.6	53.4%	259 (66.8%)	3 (0.8%)	106 (27.3%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	34.4	199^th of 301 public elementary schools	33.9%		25.6	191^st of 252 public elementary schools	24.2%	8	46.1	32.1	36.8	39.6	38.5	31.6		42.9		54.4	48.4	$6,966	$1,250	$5,716
Dora Erickson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	850 Cleveland Street	Idaho Falls	83401	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-7612	414	23	18.0	76.6%	250 (60.4%)	7 (1.7%)	142 (34.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	13.9	257^th of 301 public elementary schools	14.6%		8.6	241^st of 252 public elementary schools	4.4%	16	26.9	45.0	18.0	29.1	30.2	18.3		33.4	20.0		29.1	$8,165	$1,707	$6,459
Iona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5338 Owens Avenue	Iona	83427	Bonneville County	Bonneville Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 525-4440	661	28	23.6	24.8%	598 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.7%)	48.9	157^th of 301 public elementary schools	47.8%		47.1	138^th of 252 public elementary schools	45.2%	19	54.6	48.4	34.8	37.5	43.7		56.6	54.9	58.9	50.0	55.0	$5,983	$657	$5,326
Linden Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1305 9th Street	Idaho Falls	83404	Bonneville County	Idaho Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 525-7642	424	21	20.1	69.8%	295 (69.6%)	1 (0.2%)	103 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)	24.3	225^th of 301 public elementary schools	25.2%		17.7	209^th of 252 public elementary schools	17.1%	16	35.4	46.0	23.6	33.3	34.5	23.6	50.8	43.2	30.6	37.1	41.1	$7,272	$1,109	$6,163

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit Hills Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Summit Hills Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Summit Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rocky Mountain Middle School
High : Bonneville High School
High : Bonneville Online School

Is Summit Hills Elementary School a good school?

Summit Hills Elementary School ranks 151^st of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Summit Hills Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 483 students attended Summit Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Summit Hills Elementary School?

Students at Summit Hills Elementary School are 70% White, 27% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Summit Hills Elementary School in?

Bonneville Joint District

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