Enrollment
274
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, ID
Aberdeen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aberdeen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160003000828
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aberdeen Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aberdeen Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, ID.
School address
District: Aberdeen District · Idaho
NCES ID 160003000828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+142% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aberdeen Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aberdeen Elementary School
Aberdeen Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aberdeen, Idaho, enrolling 274 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 70.8% of students qualify for free meals, 142% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 274 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (35%) (diversity index 47/100).
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Aberdeen District also operates Aberdeen High School (213 students) and Aberdeen Middle School (138 students) alongside Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Elementary School compares
Aberdeen 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 142% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 142% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Idaho - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 64.2%
White 34.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Aberdeen Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aberdeen District, which includes Aberdeen Elementary School.
$11,378
Per student
-5%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 26.8%
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 Aberdeen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aberdeen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen Elementary School
How many students attend Aberdeen Elementary School?
Aberdeen Elementary School has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% 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 Aberdeen Elementary School?
70.8% of students at Aberdeen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aberdeen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aberdeen Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aberdeen Elementary School?
Aberdeen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Aberdeen Elementary School rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen on the city page.
Is Aberdeen Elementary School a good school?
Aberdeen Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools. 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 Aberdeen District?
Besides Aberdeen Elementary School, Aberdeen District also operates Aberdeen High School (213 students) and Aberdeen Middle School (138 students). See the Aberdeen District district page for the complete list.
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