HOWARD E THIRKILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

HOWARD E THIRKILL PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SODA SPRINGS JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in SODA SPRINGS, ID with about 340 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 15 teachers, HOWARD E THIRKILL PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Howard E. Thirkill Primary School is a public educational institution located in Soda Springs, Idaho. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education for students in their early academic years. As a primary school, its curriculum is designed to support the developmental needs of young children, emphasizing essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills required for future academic success.

The school operates as part of the Soda Springs Joint School District 150, reflecting the community’s commitment to providing accessible public education in a small-town environment. Located on East 4th Street, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, often prioritizing a supportive atmosphere that encourages student growth and engagement. Like many schools in the region, it aims to foster a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents to create a stable learning environment for its young learners.

For more information, contact HOWARD E THIRKILL PRIMARY SCHOOL at (208) 547-4426 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

60 EAST 4TH STREET
SODA SPRINGS, ID 83276-1654
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HOWARD E THIRKILL PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SODA SPRINGS, ID with about 340 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
340
Teachers:
15.5
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

* 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 340 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOWARD E THIRKILL PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.4%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.