At a glance
Reported students
135
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho high enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
447
Emerson High School: 135 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 115
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Emerson High School
Emerson High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Idaho Falls. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Idaho Falls District. NCES reports 135 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 high schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 206 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the Idaho median of 15.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.8%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Emerson High School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.05
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.27
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.1%
- Hispanic37.8%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Idaho Falls District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Career & Technical Education Center
High · Grades 10–12
3 reported students
Compass Academy
High · Grades 09–12
393 reported students
Idaho Falls Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,298 reported students
Skyline Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,336 reported students
3B Juvenile Detention Center
Other · Grades 04–12
9 reported students
Temple View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
275 reported students
Public schools near Emerson High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls Senior High School High · Idaho Falls District | 09–12 | 1,298 | 0.2 mi |
| Career & Technical Education Center High · Idaho Falls District | 10–12 | 3 | 0.6 mi |
| Compass Academy High · Idaho Falls District | 09–12 | 393 | 1 mi |
| Skyline Senior High School High · Idaho Falls District | 09–12 | 1,336 | 2 mi |
| Alturas Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc | 06–12 | 463 | 2.2 mi |
| Hillcrest High School High · Bonneville Joint District | 09–12 | 1,230 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Emerson High School
What grades does Emerson High School serve?
Emerson High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Idaho Falls District.
How many students attend Emerson High School?
Emerson High School reported 135 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 217 Idaho high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 115 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Emerson High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 135 students and 12.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 15.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Emerson High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Emerson High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Idaho Falls District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Emerson High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Emerson High School in?
Emerson High School is part of Idaho Falls District, based in Idaho Falls, ID, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Emerson High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Idaho Falls Senior High School (0.2 mi), Career & Technical Education Center (0.6 mi), Compass Academy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.