A H BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

380 WEST ANDERSON STREET
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

A.H. Bush Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the historic core of Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving students within the Idaho Falls School District 91. Situated on West Anderson Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its long-standing commitment to providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding neighborhoods. The school typically serves a diverse student body, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science while emphasizing social development and character building.

Like many schools in the Idaho Falls district, A.H. Bush prioritizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of its students. The school faculty and staff focus on cultivating a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. By fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader Idaho Falls community, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

322

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A H BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	80
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	6

White
220 (68.3 %)
Hispanic
80 (24.8 %)
Two or More
15 (4.7 %)
American Indian
6 (1.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)525-7602
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 44

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 43