TAYLORS CROSSING CHARTER SCHOOL

TAYLOR'S CROSSING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

1445 NORTH WOOD RIVER DRIVE
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401

Charter School 375 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Taylors Crossing Charter School is a public charter school located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to the "Core Knowledge" curriculum, an academic framework that emphasizes a broad, coherent, and content-rich educational experience. By focusing on a sequential building of knowledge, the school aims to provide students with a strong foundation in history, literature, science, and the arts, while maintaining high academic standards and fostering critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Taylors Crossing is recognized for its small-school atmosphere and its emphasis on character development and community values. The school promotes a partnership between teachers, students, and parents to create a disciplined, respectful environment where students can thrive. As a charter school, it operates with autonomy from the traditional district model, allowing it to tailor its instruction and school culture to meet the specific educational philosophies of its mission statement.

375

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAYLORS CROSSING CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	12
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
326 (86.9%)
Hispanic
23 (6.1%)
Asian
12 (3.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.1%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	TAYLOR'S CROSSING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
Phone:	(208)552-0397
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 30

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 25

Grade 9 28

Grade 10 28