Rulon M Ellis Elementary School

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Rulon M Ellis Elementary School ranks 66 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chubbuck, Idaho, serving 380 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Pocatello District, which is ranked 32 out of 77 districts in the state, Rulon M Ellis consistently outperforms the district and the state of Idaho in academic achievement.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 66.5% of Rulon M Ellis students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 45.3% for the Pocatello District and 42.2% for the state. Similarly, 60.9% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to 57.3% for the district and 53.3% for the state. Rulon M Ellis also has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Idaho elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools in the Pocatello District, Rulon M Ellis stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Rulon M Ellis had 66.5% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math, while Greenacres Elementary School had only 45.1% and Claude A Wilcox Elementary School had 44.2%. However, the school faces some challenges, such as a higher chronic absenteeism rate than the state average. Additionally, Edahow Elementary School, also in the Pocatello District, consistently outperforms Rulon M Ellis in academic achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11888 North Whitaker Road
Chubbuck, ID 83202-5126

(208) 237-4742

District: Pocatello District

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,351

Students who attend Rulon M Ellis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Alameda Middle School
High:	Highland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 380

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rulon M Ellis Elementary School ranks better than 78.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.97. (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 Rulon M Ellis Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is $7,351, which is the 6^th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Pocatello District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rulon M Ellis Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rulon M Ellis Elementary School 66^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Rulon M Ellis Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Pocatello District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocatello District 32^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rulon M Ellis Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	75.28	57^th	335	83.0%
2009	67.22	96^th	349	72.5%
2010	76.41	48^th	356	86.5%
2011	75.73	54^th	359	85.0%
2012	72.01	77^th	354	78.2%
2013	73.32	69^th	357	80.7%
2015	88.76	18^th	226	92.0%
2016	86.78	23^rd	240	90.4%
2017	88.50	19^th	292	93.5%
2018	86.21	22^nd	254	91.3%
2019	81.73	26^th	171	84.8%
2021	67.94	51^st	166	69.3%
2022	79.29	37^th	188	80.3%
2023	81.35	47^th	252	81.3%
2024	76.97	66^th	301	78.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.64	2^nd	26	92.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.66	6^th	121	95.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	85.97	13^th	121	89.3%

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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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rulon M Ellis 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	550	550
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	517	517
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	507	507
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	498	498
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	487	487
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	487	487
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	487	487
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	500	500
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	536	536
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	511	511
2001	455	7	3	36	11	n/a	n/a	0	512
2002	438	7	7	40	11	n/a	n/a	0	503
2003	438	7	7	40	11	n/a	n/a	0	503
2004	459	5	8	51	10	n/a	n/a	0	533
2005	467	4	8	46	16	n/a	n/a	0	541
2006	490	4	15	48	21	n/a	n/a	0	578
2007	486	6	13	48	23	n/a	n/a	0	576
2008	482	5	10	57	28	n/a	n/a	0	582
2009	505	9	10	47	21	n/a	n/a	0	592
2010	445	7	13	47	14	n/a	n/a	0	526
2011	462	6	7	43	10	3	1	0	532
2012	472	5	6	45	8	2	7	0	545
2013	463	4	5	49	8	2	11	0	542
2014	426	1	5	54	17	1	12	0	516
2015	407	1	7	53	13	4	10	0	495
2016	410	0	1	61	9	4	12	0	497
2017	356	1	1	55	8	2	17	0	440
2018	354	3	2	52	8	2	20	0	441
2019	309	1	2	51	18	4	26	0	411
2020	298	1	2	49	13	5	26	0	394
2021	287	2	2	56	8	2	27	0	384
2022	283	2	2	56	12	2	18	0	375
2023	298	3	1	44	12	1	21	0	380

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 Rulon M Ellis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	550	22.0	25.0	20.2
1992	517	23.4	22.0	22.2
1993	507	22.6	22.4	21.3
1994	498	21.8	22.8	22.1
1995	487	21.7	22.4	25.3
1996	487	21.7	22.4	25.3
1997	487	21.7	22.4	23.6
1998	500	23.1	21.6	26.6
1999	536	23.5	22.8	35.3
2000	511	25.0	20.4	35.2
2001	512	23.5	21.8	39.6
2002	503	24.9	20.2	36.2
2003	503	24.9	20.2	36.2
2004	533	24.7	21.6	35.3
2005	541	25.3	21.4	39.7
2006	578	25.5	22.7	32.5
2007	576	25.2	22.9	35.4
2008	582	26.0	22.4	34.2
2009	592	26.6	22.2	33.6
2010	526	23.2	22.5	42.8
2011	532	24.0	22.1	54.1
2012	545	24.0	22.7	56
2013	542	24.2	22.3	59.6
2014	516	22.7	22.6	58.5
2015	495	23.0	21.5	58.8
2016	497	22.0	22.5	55.7
2017	440	20.5	21.3	51.8
2018	441	20.3	21.6	51
2019	411	20.3	20.1	56
2020	394	19.3	20.3	47.5
2021	384	20.3	18.8	41.4
2022	375	19.3	19.3	28.8
2023	380	20.8	18.2	44.5

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 Rulon M Ellis Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	550	22.0	25.0	20.2
1992	517	23.4	22.0	22.2
1993	507	22.6	22.4	21.3
1994	498	21.8	22.8	22.1
1995	487	21.7	22.4	25.3
1996	487	21.7	22.4	25.3
1997	487	21.7	22.4	23.6
1998	500	23.1	21.6	26.6
1999	536	23.5	22.8	35.3
2000	511	25.0	20.4	35.2
2001	512	23.5	21.8	39.6
2002	503	24.9	20.2	36.2
2003	503	24.9	20.2	36.2
2004	533	24.7	21.6	35.3
2005	541	25.3	21.4	39.7
2006	578	25.5	22.7	32.5
2007	576	25.2	22.9	35.4
2008	582	26.0	22.4	34.2
2009	592	26.6	22.2	33.6
2010	526	23.2	22.5	42.8
2011	532	24.0	22.1	54.1
2012	545	24.0	22.7	56
2013	542	24.2	22.3	59.6
2014	516	22.7	22.6	58.5
2015	495	23.0	21.5	58.8
2016	497	22.0	22.5	55.7
2017	440	20.5	21.3	51.8
2018	441	20.3	21.6	51
2019	411	20.3	20.1	56
2020	394	19.3	20.3	47.5
2021	384	20.3	18.8	41.4
2022	375	19.3	19.3	28.8
2023	380	20.8	18.2	44.5

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 Rulon M Ellis Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,091 (14.8%)	$6,261 (85.2%)	$7,351

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rulon M Ellis 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 26^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 47^th of 252 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rulon M Ellis Elementary School)	61.4	46.5	14.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	55.3	48.2	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Rulon M Ellis Elementary School)	72.8	80	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Pocatello District)	52.6	51.3	1.3%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rulon M Ellis Elementary School)	71.5	72	0.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	56.3	50.3	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rulon M Ellis Elementary School)	70.1	67.7	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	60.9	57.6	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Rulon M Ellis Elementary School)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
All Grades Math (Pocatello District)	50.5	46.2	4.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Rulon M Ellis Elementary School)	82.6	46.3	36.3%
All Grades Science (Pocatello District)	62.8	44.1	18.7%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	40.8	18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rulon M Ellis Elementary School)	67.7	60.7	7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	59	56.8	2.2%
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	411	380	7.5%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	18	12	33.3%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	51	44	13.7%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	309	298	3.6%
Two or More Races	26	21	19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56%	44.5%	11.5%

Schools Near Rulon M Ellis 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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11888 North Whitaker Road	Chubbuck	83202	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-4742	380	21	18.2	44.5%	298 (78.4%)	3 (0.8%)	44 (11.6%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.5%)	77	66^th of 301 public elementary schools	78.1%		81.4	47^th of 252 public elementary schools	81.3%	19	62.9	65.1	72.0	66.5		53.7	59.1	71.5	60.9	$7,351	$1,091	$6,261
Chubbuck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 West Chastain Drive	Chubbuck	83202	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-2271	495	24	20.7	34.5%	394 (79.6%)	2 (0.4%)	69 (13.9%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.4%)	70	89^th of 301 public elementary schools	70.4%		76.9	57^th of 252 public elementary schools	77.4%	32			64.0	57.5	50.7	45.3	60.5	69.4	57.8	$6,660	$998	$5,662
Tyhee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12743 West Tyhee Road	Pocatello	83202	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-0551	557	26	21.6	37.9%	373 (67.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (10.1%)	1 (0.2%)	102 (18.3%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.1%)	25.7	221^st of 301 public elementary schools	26.6%		43.3	152^nd of 252 public elementary schools	39.7%	69	48.9	36.0	24.0	36.0	33.3	43.3	35.9	40.0	39.8	$6,605	$935	$5,671
Gate City Elementary School	Public	K-5	2288 Hiskey Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 237-2503	478	22	22.0	17.6%	403 (84.3%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.3%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	24 (5.0%)	78	64^th of 301 public elementary schools	78.7%		77.8	55^th of 252 public elementary schools	78.2%	9	62.4	69.0	56.6	62.8	50.6	62.4	66.6	67.4	65.6	$6,556	$777	$5,780
Syringa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	388 East Griffith Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-4040	356	20	17.9	44.7%	270 (75.8%)	3 (0.8%)	54 (15.2%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (3.1%)	5 (1.4%)	10 (2.8%)	56.1	126^th of 301 public elementary schools	58.1%		50.4	123^rd of 252 public elementary schools	51.2%	3		45.1		49.7		48.9	54.3	64.6	55.7	$7,004	$1,284	$5,721
Connor Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1295 Alpine Avenue	Chubbuck	83202	Bannock County	The Academy Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-1447	545	24	22.7		455 (83.5%)	6 (1.1%)	61 (11.2%)	11 (2.0%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	64.4	101^st of 301 public elementary schools	66.4%					(n/a)				58.0	42.4				55.4	$4,917	$560	$4,357
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School	Public	K-5	427 Lark Lane	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-6050	524	28	18.7	59.7%	400 (76.3%)	6 (1.1%)	74 (14.1%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.6%)	38.4	185^th of 301 public elementary schools	38.5%		48.7	131^st of 252 public elementary schools	48.0%	54	51.2	50.0	31.9	44.2	40.7	38.7	47.7	46.2	44.1	$7,132	$1,210	$5,923
Edahow Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 Pocatello Creek Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-1844	298	17	17.7	29.9%	247 (82.9%)	2 (0.7%)	30 (10.1%)	3 (1.0%)	6 (2.0%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	96.7	4^th of 301 public elementary schools	98.7%		94.6	8^th of 252 public elementary schools	96.8%	4	76.5	80.9	77.9	78.3	76.3	88.2			82.9	$8,073	$959	$7,115
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Grace Drive	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2552	438	24	18.3	64.4%	308 (70.3%)	1 (0.2%)	96 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	31.5	205^th of 301 public elementary schools	31.9%		29.6	177^th of 252 public elementary schools	29.8%	28	48.6	46.6	26.8	40.9	29.2	52.8	38.6	35.2	42.2	$6,782	$998	$5,785
Tendoy Elementary School	Public	K-5	957 East Alameda Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2921	232	17	13.9	53.0%	181 (78.0%)	2 (0.9%)	35 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.4%)								(n/a)		64.3							49.1	$7,874	$1,499	$6,375

Frequently Asked Questions about Rulon M Ellis Elementary School

What district is Rulon M Ellis Elementary School in?

Pocatello District

Is Rulon M Ellis Elementary School a good school?

Rulon M Ellis Elementary School ranks 66^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Rulon M Ellis Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Rulon M Ellis Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rulon M Ellis Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alameda Middle School
High : Highland High School

What is the racial makeup of Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?

Students at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

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