At a glance
Reported students
169
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Bickel Elementary School: 169 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. 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
- 200
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Bickel Elementary School
Bickel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Twin Falls. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Twin Falls District. NCES reports 169 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Idaho median of 17.2:1 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 (58.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.2%). English learners represent 19% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bickel Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.9%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White58.6%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black5.9%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.4%
- Multiracial3%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Twin Falls District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
327 reported students
I B Perrine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
359 reported students
Harrison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
383 reported students
Morningside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
404 reported students
Sawtooth Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
452 reported students
Oregon Trail Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
496 reported students
Public schools near Bickel Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Elementary School Elementary · Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 404 | 0.8 mi |
| Oregon Trail Elementary School Elementary · Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 496 | 0.8 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 327 | 0.9 mi |
| Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Elementary · Charter · Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc. | KG–08 | 392 | 1.3 mi |
| Harrison Elementary School Elementary · Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 383 | 1.5 mi |
| Sawtooth Elementary School Elementary · Twin Falls District | PK–05 | 452 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bickel Elementary School
What grades does Bickel Elementary School serve?
Bickel Elementary School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Twin Falls District.
How many students attend Bickel Elementary School?
Bickel Elementary School reported 169 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 200 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bickel Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 169 students and 14.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bickel Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bickel Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Twin Falls District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bickel Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.9% 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 Bickel Elementary School in?
Bickel Elementary School is part of Twin Falls District, based in Twin Falls, ID, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bickel Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Morningside Elementary School (0.8 mi), Oregon Trail Elementary School (0.8 mi), Lincoln Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.