Enrollment
253
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rupert, ID
Acequia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Acequia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160219000380
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acequia Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Rupert · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Acequia Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acequia Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rupert, ID.
School address
District: Minidoka County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160219000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Acequia Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Acequia Elementary School
Acequia Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rupert, Idaho, enrolling 253 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 253 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 44/100).
The surrounding Minidoka County Joint District spends $8,535 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Minidoka County Joint District also operates Minico Senior High School (1,203 students) and Rupert Elementary School (620 students) alongside Acequia 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 Acequia Elementary School compares
Acequia 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▲ 15% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Idaho - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,535
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Acequia Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minidoka County Joint District, which includes Acequia Elementary School.
$8,535
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 67.8%
Federal 17.9%
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 Acequia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minico Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rupert Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heyburn Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Minico Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Minico Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acequia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Acequia Elementary School
How many students attend Acequia Elementary School?
Acequia Elementary School has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rupert, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acequia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acequia Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 15% 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 Acequia Elementary School?
33.7% of students at Acequia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acequia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Acequia Elementary School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Rupert, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acequia Elementary School?
Acequia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Acequia Elementary School rank among schools in Rupert?
By Resource Investment Index, Acequia Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Rupert, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rupert on the city page.
Is Acequia Elementary School a good school?
Acequia Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Minidoka County Joint District?
Besides Acequia Elementary School, Minidoka County Joint District also operates Minico Senior High School (1,203 students), Rupert Elementary School (620 students), and Heyburn Elementary School (508 students). See the Minidoka County Joint District district page for the complete list.
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