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Oregon Trail Elementary School

Summary:

Oregon Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Twin Falls, Idaho, with a student population of 489 and is part of the Twin Falls School District, which is ranked 61 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Oregon Trail Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Twin Falls District and state averages on ISAT Math and English Language Arts assessments, with only 26.5% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math in 2023-2024, compared to 36.8% for the district and 42.2% for the state. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 22.0% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Oregon Trail Elementary has a very high percentage of students (over 70%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population, and has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Idaho elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years.

When comparing Oregon Trail Elementary to other nearby schools in the Twin Falls District, it stands out as the lowest-performing school, with Rock Creek Elementary and Sawtooth Elementary having significantly higher academic proficiency rates and better overall rankings. Additionally, while Oregon Trail Elementary's Hispanic students perform better than the school's overall performance, ranking 25th out of 58 Idaho elementary schools for Hispanic students in 2023-2024, the school's White students rank much lower, at 117th out of 135 schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 660 Park Avenue
       Twin Falls, ID  83301-7736

(208) 733-8480

District: Twin Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
270th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,410 Help


Students who attend Oregon Trail Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Hills Middle School
High:    Twin Falls High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.4%
Hispanic:
39.9%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.2% Help


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Compare Details Oregon Trail Elementary School ranks worse than 89.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Twin Falls District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.49. (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 Oregon Trail Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Twin Falls District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oregon Trail Elementary School is $7,410. 4 elementary schools in the Twin Falls District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oregon Trail Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oregon Trail Elementary School 270th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Oregon Trail Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Twin Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Falls District 61st of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oregon Trail Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Oregon Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 34.22 254th 335 24.2%
2009 67.68 93rd 349 73.4%
2010 71.91 71st 356 80.1%
2011 54.43 189th 359 47.4%
2012 34.33 274th 354 22.6%
2013 49.92 207th 357 42.0%
2015 32.62 157th 226 30.5%
2016 35.45 160th 240 33.3%
2017 40.46 183rd 292 37.3%
2018 28.02 189th 254 25.6%
2019 16.67 148th 171 13.5%
2021 11.85 157th 166 5.4%
2022 10.99 173rd 188 8.0%
2023 13.09 224th 252 11.1%
2024 11.49 270th 301 10.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Oregon Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.93 98th 121 19.0%
2019 16.14 22nd 23 4.3%
2021 12.66 19th 19 0.0%
2024 2.18 69th 69 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Oregon Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.89 87th 121 28.1%
2019 4.83 23rd 23 0.0%
2021 6.29 19th 19 0.0%
2024 15.62 66th 69 4.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oregon Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.73 14th 19 26.3%
2024 41.13 25th 58 56.9%
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Rank History for White students at Oregon Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.42 22nd 31 29.0%
2019 23.23 16th 18 11.1%
2021 27.79 9th 11 18.2%
2024 15.67 117th 135 13.3%
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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 Oregon Trail Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 507 507
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 507 507
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 501 501
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 487 487
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 483 483
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 464 464
2001 288 3 1 121 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 292 1 1 150 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2003 292 1 1 150 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2004 343 5 1 167 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 335 3 3 160 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 372 1 5 181 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2007 401 1 6 211 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2008 411 1 4 231 1 n/a n/a 0 648
2009 388 0 5 239 5 n/a n/a 0 637
2010 361 0 0 187 3 n/a n/a 0 551
2011 345 1 4 232 3 2 1 0 588
2012 400 4 4 216 5 3 2 0 634
2013 398 3 4 202 7 2 8 0 624
2014 420 3 14 241 5 0 12 0 695
2015 429 2 14 226 3 1 10 0 685
2016 426 5 20 225 5 1 4 0 686
2017 353 5 20 190 3 0 3 0 574
2018 354 6 21 211 2 2 3 0 599
2019 358 8 23 223 5 1 2 0 620
2020 328 7 20 222 3 0 5 0 585
2021 259 10 17 199 2 2 8 0 497
2022 293 10 14 203 1 0 12 0 533
2023 266 11 8 195 1 0 8 0 489

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 Oregon Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 507 27.4 18.5 40
1996 507 27.4 18.5 40
1997 501 27.4 18.3 37.9
1998 487 27.0 18.0 40
1999 483 26.6 18.2 50.5
2000 464 26.7 17.4 48.1
2001 413 26.5 15.6 52.5
2002 444 27.2 16.3 59
2003 444 27.2 16.3 59
2004 516 30.5 16.9 56.6
2005 502 28.5 17.6 58.6
2006 561 29.1 19.3 57.8
2007 621 33.7 18.4 60.9
2008 648 34.5 18.8 63.9
2009 637 38.5 16.5 65.5
2010 551 32.9 16.7 68.1
2011 588 36.5 16.1 62.1
2012 634 38.9 16.2 70.8
2013 624 32.5 19.1 74.5
2014 695 34.7 19.9 68.2
2015 685 36.0 19.0 72.8
2016 686 34.0 20.1 71.3
2017 574 30.8 18.6 71.3
2018 599 32.4 18.4 71.3
2019 620 31.0 20.0 71.5
2020 585 30.9 18.9 71.3
2021 497 27.9 17.7 71.2
2022 533 28.6 18.6 71.3
2023 489 30.0 16.3 71.2

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 Oregon Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 507 27.4 18.5 40
1996 507 27.4 18.5 40
1997 501 27.4 18.3 37.9
1998 487 27.0 18.0 40
1999 483 26.6 18.2 50.5
2000 464 26.7 17.4 48.1
2001 413 26.5 15.6 52.5
2002 444 27.2 16.3 59
2003 444 27.2 16.3 59
2004 516 30.5 16.9 56.6
2005 502 28.5 17.6 58.6
2006 561 29.1 19.3 57.8
2007 621 33.7 18.4 60.9
2008 648 34.5 18.8 63.9
2009 637 38.5 16.5 65.5
2010 551 32.9 16.7 68.1
2011 588 36.5 16.1 62.1
2012 634 38.9 16.2 70.8
2013 624 32.5 19.1 74.5
2014 695 34.7 19.9 68.2
2015 685 36.0 19.0 72.8
2016 686 34.0 20.1 71.3
2017 574 30.8 18.6 71.3
2018 599 32.4 18.4 71.3
2019 620 31.0 20.0 71.5
2020 585 30.9 18.9 71.3
2021 497 27.9 17.7 71.2
2022 533 28.6 18.6 71.3
2023 489 30.0 16.3 71.2

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 Oregon Trail Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,500 (20.2%) $5,909 (79.7%) $7,410

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Oregon Trail 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 148th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 224th of 252 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Oregon Trail Elementary School)5134.2
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Twin Falls District)54.647.1
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Trail Elementary School)32.734.2
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)47.941.2
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Oregon Trail Elementary School)38.124.6
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (Twin Falls District)46.840.3
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Trail Elementary School)39.126.1
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)46.639.4
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Oregon Trail Elementary School)39.421
 18.4%
   5th Grade Math (Twin Falls District)45.933.2
 12.7%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Trail Elementary School)45.431.8
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)5240.7
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
All Grades Math (Oregon Trail Elementary School)42.926.7
 16.2%
   All Grades Math (Twin Falls District)42.138.8
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Oregon Trail Elementary School)6224.4
 37.6%
   All Grades Science (Twin Falls District)5638.9
 17.1%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Oregon Trail Elementary School)3931
 8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)50.948.5
 2.4%
   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 Students620489
 21.1%
African American811
 37.5%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian238
 65.2%
Hispanic223195
 12.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White358266
 25.7%
Two or More Races28
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.5%71.2%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oregon Trail Elementary School

Students who attend Oregon Trail Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Hills Middle School
High : Twin Falls High School

Students at Oregon Trail Elementary School are 54% White, 40% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Oregon Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Idaho elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Oregon Trail Elementary School.


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