THERESA BUNKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THERESA BUNKER 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 265 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 16 teachers, THERESA BUNKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

THERESA BUNKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving students within the Idaho Falls School District. Situated on East 16th Street, the school acts as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing core academic instruction and social development for children in the elementary grade levels. As part of a district known for its commitment to student growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help young learners build essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic programming, Theresa Bunker Elementary is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Idaho Falls neighborhood. The school typically fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, encouraging parent involvement and offering various extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a focus on character development and community values, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact THERESA BUNKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 525-7606 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1385 EAST 16TH STREET
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83404-5476
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THERESA BUNKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IDAHO FALLS, ID with about 265 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
265
Teachers:
16.03
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 265 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THERESA BUNKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
74.3%
Hispanic/Latino
18.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black or African American
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.4%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.