PILLAR FALLS ELEMENTARY

1550 HARRISON STREET SOUTH
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301

607 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pillar Falls Elementary is a public school located in Twin Falls, Idaho, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Twin Falls School District. The school is named after the nearby natural landmark of the same name on the Snake River and is recognized for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that focuses on both academic achievement and character development.

The school is known for its modern facility and commitment to integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for future learning. Beyond the core curriculum, Pillar Falls emphasizes community involvement and collaborative activities, striving to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. By balancing rigorous educational standards with social-emotional support, the school aims to build a strong foundation for its young learners as they progress toward middle school.

607

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PILLAR FALLS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	486
Hispanic	82
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	22
American Indian	5

White
486 (80.1 %)
Hispanic
82 (13.5 %)
Two or More
22 (3.6 %)
Black
6 (1.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)

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:	TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)732-7570
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 45

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 102