HOWARD E THIRKILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

SODA SPRINGS JOINT DISTRICT
60 EAST 4TH STREET
SODA SPRINGS, ID 83276
362 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
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.
362
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    330 (91.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (6.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: SODA SPRINGS JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)547-4426
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.3
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 95
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 87
Grade 2 59
Grade 3 70
Grade 4 80
Gender Ratio
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GRACE JOINT DISTRICT
287 Students
605 SOUTH 4TH WEST
GRACE, ID 83241 (8.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th