Enrollment
341
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A B Mcdonald Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at A B Mcdonald Elementary School
A B Mcdonald Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Moscow, Idaho, enrolling 341 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 341 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students) and Moscow Middle School (500 students) alongside A B Mcdonald Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How A B Mcdonald Elementary School compares
A B Mcdonald Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moscow District, which includes A B Mcdonald Elementary School.
$13,116
Per student
+10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is A B Mcdonald Elementary School a good school?
A B Mcdonald Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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