HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heyburn Elementary School is a public school located in Heyburn, Idaho, serving students in the Minidoka County School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills and character development. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to prepare children for future academic success by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with activities that promote social and emotional growth.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Heyburn Elementary functions as a central hub for the small, close-knit community of Heyburn. The school typically emphasizes a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and the local community to ensure that students receive well-rounded support throughout their formative years. By maintaining a focus on accessibility and community-focused engagement, the school strives to provide a safe and encouraging space where young learners can build the essential groundwork for their middle and high school education.

523

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	246
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
267 (51.1 %)
Hispanic
246 (47.0 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)679-2400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 84