POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER

THE POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

Charter School 328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Pocatello Community Charter School (PCCS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principle of providing a unique alternative to traditional public education, the school emphasizes a hands-on, expeditionary learning model. PCCS is known for its small class sizes and a close-knit school community, which are designed to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and families.

The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in the "Expeditionary Learning" philosophy, which prioritizes project-based instruction, character development, and real-world application. Rather than relying solely on traditional testing, students engage in long-term, interdisciplinary projects that encourage critical thinking and community involvement. Located in the heart of Pocatello, Idaho, the school places a strong emphasis on service learning and outdoor education, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.

328

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	26
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
285 (86.9%)
Hispanic
26 (7.9%)
Two or More
7 (2.1%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	THE POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
Phone:	(208)478-2522
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 24

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	42
Grade 7	36
Grade 8	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	49.7%
Male	165	50.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

511 Students

12743 WEST TYHEE ROAD
POCATELLO, ID 83202 (6.7 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th