- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Acequia Elementary School grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 160219000380 · Rupert, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 13.3:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Minico Senior High School (1,203 students)
Acequia Elementary School grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Acequia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minico Senior
Minico Senior High School
1,203 students
- Rupert Element
Rupert Elementary School
620 students
- Heyburn Elemen
Heyburn Elementary School
508 students
- West Minico Mi
West Minico Middle School
506 students
- East Minico Mi
East Minico Middle School
483 students
- This school 253
Acequia Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Acequia Elementary School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acequia Elementary School compares
Acequia Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,772
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
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.
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
District finance for Minidoka County Joint District reports $9,772 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~253 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), up 18.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.