DORA ERICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DORA ERICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT school district, located in IDAHO FALLS, ID with about 444 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, DORA ERICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DORA ERICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the Idaho Falls School District 91. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a central residential area of Idaho Falls. It is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that focuses on building strong foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its student body.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with opportunities for student engagement. Like many schools in the Idaho Falls district, Dora Erickson prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive culture where students are encouraged to achieve personal growth. By maintaining a focus on consistent communication with families and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school level.

For more information, contact DORA ERICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 525-7612 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

850 CLEVELAND STREET
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401-2761
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DORA ERICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IDAHO FALLS, ID with about 444 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
444
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 444 students

White
55.4%
Hispanic/Latino
40.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.5%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.