TETONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

89 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Tetonia Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Tetonia, Idaho, situated in the scenic Teton Valley. Serving as a foundational part of the Teton County School District, the school emphasizes a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. Because of its location in a mountainous, high-altitude region, the school often reflects the values of its surrounding agricultural and outdoor-oriented community, providing a personalized learning experience for students in its primary grade levels.

As a smaller institution, Tetonia Elementary is known for its intimate classroom settings, which allow for strong teacher-student relationships and a supportive atmosphere. The school’s curriculum aligns with Idaho state academic standards while leveraging its unique geographic setting to foster student engagement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and individualized attention, Tetonia Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its students for transition into the broader district's middle and high school programs.

Total Students

4.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TETONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	8
Two or More	2

White
79 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (9.0 %)
Two or More
2 (2.2 %)

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:	TETON COUNTY DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)456-2288
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 21

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 22