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Elk River, ID vs Pocatello, ID

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- Pocatello spends 40.0% less per student than Elk River.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 42.7% higher in Pocatello than in Elk River. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pocatello had 4.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Elk River
 Elk River, IDPocatello, IDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,071$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,963  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,747$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8834573
 Students per Counselor971  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Elk River    1 Reviews
Joanne · San Jose, CA
Elk River Heaven on Earth
Over 15 years ago

Elk River is one of the best places I have ever seen. A typical old time small town with all the "fixins." And all in reach of where ever you are in town. If i could,  More

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Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews
Lacy · Pocatello, ID
A few questions for senior relocating if possible
Over 3 years ago

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Tonya · Salt Lake City, UT
Okay
Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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Elizabeth · Scranton, PA
Looking For Info About Pocatello
Over 7 years ago

I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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