Bickel Elementary School

Summary:

Bickel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Twin Falls, Idaho, serving 199 students in grades PK-5. Despite being part of the Twin Falls School District, which is ranked 61 out of 77 districts in the state, Bickel Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Idaho elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bickel Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (29.15%) and African American (5.03%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate (16.9%) and consistently lower test scores in both math and English language arts compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.7% of Bickel students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 36.8% for the district and 42.2% for the state. Additionally, Bickel Elementary has a very high percentage of students (75.88%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Rock Creek Elementary, Pillar Falls Elementary, and Morningside Elementary schools.

Despite having the highest per-student spending ($10,022 in 2018-2019) among the nearby schools, Bickel Elementary's academic performance remains significantly lower, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism and the impact of poverty on educational outcomes, will require a multifaceted approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

607 2nd Avenue East
Twin Falls, ID 83301-7128

(208) 733-4116

District: Twin Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
268^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,022

Students who attend Bickel Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.6%

Hispanic:

29.1%

African American:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bickel Elementary School ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 5^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Twin Falls District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.67. (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 Bickel Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Twin Falls District. Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), Hispanic (29.1%), African American (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bickel Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 2^nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Twin Falls District. (See more...)

Compare Bickel Elementary School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bickel Elementary School is $10,022, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Twin Falls District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bickel Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Twin Falls District:

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

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Rank History for Bickel Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	37.98	239^th	335	28.7%
2009	44.38	226^th	349	35.2%
2010	38.54	260^th	356	27.0%
2011	42.44	240^th	359	33.1%
2012	28.44	293^rd	354	17.2%
2013	54.76	189^th	357	47.1%
2015	21.39	188^th	226	16.8%
2016	45.11	134^th	240	44.2%
2017	28.13	225^th	292	22.9%
2023	16.43	215^th	252	14.7%
2024	11.67	268^th	301	11.0%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bickel 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	497	497
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	471	471
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	455	455
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	438	438
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	318	318
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	318	318
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	331	331
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	345	345
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	348	348
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	347	347
2001	291	0	5	44	2	n/a	n/a	0	342
2002	313	2	5	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	357
2003	313	2	5	33	4	n/a	n/a	0	357
2004	295	1	32	36	4	n/a	n/a	0	368
2005	329	6	5	49	3	n/a	n/a	0	392
2006	320	5	5	40	6	n/a	n/a	0	376
2007	303	4	9	47	10	n/a	n/a	0	373
2008	337	7	7	62	11	n/a	n/a	0	424
2009	325	7	5	51	6	n/a	n/a	0	394
2010	272	9	11	45	6	n/a	n/a	0	343
2011	231	6	10	61	2	2	0	0	312
2012	220	4	18	76	3	2	2	0	325
2013	257	8	24	73	3	4	2	0	371
2014	259	9	24	81	3	10	2	0	388
2015	266	7	25	79	3	12	2	0	394
2016	265	5	21	67	3	8	6	0	375
2017	174	4	17	65	1	4	7	0	272
2018	164	6	21	73	1	1	4	0	270
2019	154	6	13	73	3	3	3	0	255
2020	157	12	13	55	3	3	5	0	248
2021	116	9	14	61	3	3	3	0	209
2022	111	8	8	62	1	3	7	0	200
2023	113	10	3	58	3	3	9	0	199
2024	109	11	2	57	2	8	7	0	196

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 Bickel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	497	24.0	20.7	33.4
1992	471	24.8	18.9	38.6
1993	455	25.5	17.8	44.8
1994	438	25.2	17.4	39.7
1995	318	18.8	16.9	39
1996	318	18.8	16.9	39
1997	331	20.8	15.9	45
1998	345	20.5	16.8	46.1
1999	348	20.6	16.9	55.5
2000	347	18.9	18.4	56.5
2001	342	20.0	17.1	58.2
2002	357	21.2	16.8	56.6
2003	357	21.2	16.8	56.6
2004	368	23.5	15.7	50.5
2005	392	24.5	16.0	48.2
2006	376	23.5	16.0	52.4
2007	373	23.2	16.1	55.5
2008	424	23.8	17.8	57.5
2009	394	23.8	16.5	61.7
2010	343	22.4	15.2	55.7
2011	312	22.0	14.1	63.1
2012	325	20.0	16.2	73.2
2013	371	20.1	18.4	72.8
2014	388	19.2	20.1	71.1
2015	394	22.0	17.9	77.4
2016	375	20.0	18.7	75.7
2017	272	15.7	17.3	75.4
2018	270	16.3	16.4	75.6
2019	255	15.7	16.2	75.3
2020	248	15.7	15.7	75.8
2021	209	15.7	13.3	75.6
2022	200	17.0	11.7	75.5
2023	199	16.0	12.4	75.9
2024	196	14.5	13.5	75.5

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 Bickel Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	497	24.0	20.7	33.4
1992	471	24.8	18.9	38.6
1993	455	25.5	17.8	44.8
1994	438	25.2	17.4	39.7
1995	318	18.8	16.9	39
1996	318	18.8	16.9	39
1997	331	20.8	15.9	45
1998	345	20.5	16.8	46.1
1999	348	20.6	16.9	55.5
2000	347	18.9	18.4	56.5
2001	342	20.0	17.1	58.2
2002	357	21.2	16.8	56.6
2003	357	21.2	16.8	56.6
2004	368	23.5	15.7	50.5
2005	392	24.5	16.0	48.2
2006	376	23.5	16.0	52.4
2007	373	23.2	16.1	55.5
2008	424	23.8	17.8	57.5
2009	394	23.8	16.5	61.7
2010	343	22.4	15.2	55.7
2011	312	22.0	14.1	63.1
2012	325	20.0	16.2	73.2
2013	371	20.1	18.4	72.8
2014	388	19.2	20.1	71.1
2015	394	22.0	17.9	77.4
2016	375	20.0	18.7	75.7
2017	272	15.7	17.3	75.4
2018	270	16.3	16.4	75.6
2019	255	15.7	16.2	75.3
2020	248	15.7	15.7	75.8
2021	209	15.7	13.3	75.6
2022	200	17.0	11.7	75.5
2023	199	16.0	12.4	75.9
2024	196	14.5	13.5	75.5

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 Bickel Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,050 (20.5%)	$7,973 (79.6%)	$10,022

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bickel 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Science (Bickel Elementary School)	60.5	22.8	37.7%
All Grades Science (Twin Falls District)	56	38.9	17.1%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bickel Elementary School)	33	22.2	10.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)	50.9	48.5	2.4%
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	255	199	22%
African American	6	10	66.7%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	13	3	76.9%
Hispanic	73	58	20.5%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	154	113	26.6%
Two or More Races	3	9	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.3%	75.9%	0.6%

Schools Near Bickel 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 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bickel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	607 2nd Avenue East	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-4116	196	15	13.5	75.5%	109 (55.6%)	11 (5.6%)	57 (29.1%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	8 (4.1%)	7 (3.6%)	11.7	268^th of 301 public elementary schools	11.0%		16.4	215^th of 252 public elementary schools	14.7%	53		25.0		29.7						28.0	$10,022	$2,050	$7,973
Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho	Public, Charter	K-8	586 Orchard Drive	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho Inc.	Yes	No	No	No	(208) 944-2129	382	21	18.1		253 (66.2%)	2 (0.5%)	105 (27.5%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	13 (3.4%)	41.2	176^th of 301 public elementary schools	41.5%					(n/a)		54.9	40.5	43.4	44.1	28.2	43.2	58.2	46.3	47.1
Morningside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Morningside Drive	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-6507	393	27	14.5	57.8%	258 (65.6%)	17 (4.3%)	91 (23.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.1%)	38.9	184^th of 301 public elementary schools	38.9%		38.7	160^th of 252 public elementary schools	36.5%	24	35.9	43.5	45.8	42.2	48.2	42.2	42.3	50.6		45.3	$8,076	$1,408	$6,668
Oregon Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	660 Park Avenue	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-8480	486	29	16.7	71.4%	248 (51.0%)	21 (4.3%)	193 (39.7%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.5%)	11.5	270^th of 301 public elementary schools	10.3%		13.1	224^th of 252 public elementary schools	11.1%	46	30.5	28.4	19.1	26.5	25.0	32.9	32.5	26.4		30.8	$7,410	$1,500	$5,909
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	238 Buhl Street North	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-1321	357	27	13.2	75.6%	162 (45.4%)	42 (11.8%)	128 (35.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (5.6%)	3.1	301^st of 301 public elementary schools	0.0%		7.3	245^th of 252 public elementary schools	2.8%	56		12.8		15.8	13.8	14.5				19.3	$7,733	$1,549	$6,184
Harrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Harrison Street	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-4229	370	25	14.8	65.1%	205 (55.4%)	25 (6.8%)	105 (28.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	25 (6.8%)	4.2	297^th of 301 public elementary schools	1.3%		8.1	243^rd of 252 public elementary schools	3.6%	54			16.7	18.0	20.0	13.1	12.3	23.8		16.9	$9,238	$1,897	$7,341
Sawtooth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1771 Stadium Boulevard	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-8454	455	28	16.2	38.7%	329 (72.3%)	6 (1.3%)	84 (18.5%)	4 (0.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	26 (5.7%)	60.5	110^th of 301 public elementary schools	63.5%		58.8	99^th of 252 public elementary schools	60.7%	11	52.8	54.1	43.9	50.0	48.8	58.4	65.3	52.4		58.4	$7,210	$894	$6,316
I B Perrine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	452 Caswell Avenue West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 733-4288	426	27	15.7	51.6%	257 (60.3%)	29 (6.8%)	97 (22.8%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	21 (4.9%)	6.7	289^th of 301 public elementary schools	4.0%		12	227^th of 252 public elementary schools	9.9%	62	14.0	17.6	27.2	20.3	24.7	12.7	19.3	31.3		22.0	$6,790	$1,205	$5,585
Pillar Falls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 Harrison Street South	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 732-7570	637	30	21.2	28.6%	474 (74.4%)	5 (0.8%)	112 (17.6%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.0%)	66.1	97^th of 301 public elementary schools	67.8%		72.9	66^th of 252 public elementary schools	73.8%	31	74.8	62.6	41.2	58.0	41.1	64.9	60.8	51.2		58.4	$6,658	$601	$6,057
Gem Prep: Twin Falls	Public, Charter	K-5	151 Federation Road	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Gem Prep: Twin Falls LLC	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 735-5646	165	9	18.3		118 (71.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (20.6%)	8 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)								(n/a)	52.0	52.2	25.0	43.1		52.0				50.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Bickel Elementary School

Is Bickel Elementary School a good school?

Bickel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Idaho elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Bickel Elementary School attend?

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Bickel Elementary School?

Students at Bickel Elementary School are 56% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Bickel Elementary School in?

Twin Falls District

How many students attend Bickel Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 196 students attended Bickel Elementary School.

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