- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moscow, ID
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A B Mcdonald Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160222000390
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A B Mcdonald Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Moscow · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
A B Mcdonald Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A B Mcdonald Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Moscow, ID.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
A B Mcdonald Elementary School shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 160222000390 · Moscow, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 14.8:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Moscow High School (760 students)
A B Mcdonald Elementary School shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
A B Mcdonald Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moscow High Sc
Moscow High School
760 students
- Moscow Middle
Moscow Middle School
500 students
- This school
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
341 students
- Lena Whitmore 248
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
248 students
- West Park Elem 240
West Park Elementary School
240 students
- Moscow Charter 185
Moscow Charter School
185 students
What this shows A B Mcdonald Elementary School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How A B Mcdonald Elementary School compares
A B Mcdonald Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 39% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Idaho - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, A B Mcdonald Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moscow District reports $12,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A B Mcdonald Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moscow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lena Whitmore Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moscow Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A B Mcdonald Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about A B Mcdonald Elementary School
How many students attend A B Mcdonald Elementary School?
A B Mcdonald Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moscow, ID. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A B Mcdonald Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A B Mcdonald Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A B Mcdonald Elementary School?
17.8% of students at A B Mcdonald Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A B Mcdonald Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A B Mcdonald Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Moscow, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A B Mcdonald Elementary School?
A B Mcdonald Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A B Mcdonald Elementary School rank among public schools in Moscow?
By Resource Investment Index, A B Mcdonald Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Moscow, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moscow on the city page.
What other schools are in Moscow District?
Besides A B Mcdonald Elementary School, Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students), Moscow Middle School (500 students), and Lena Whitmore Elementary School (248 students). See the Moscow District district page for the complete list.