Enrollment
445
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160030000908
Alturas Elementary School — Hailey, ID
Federal NCES profile for Alturas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 60/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Blaine County District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alturas Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alturas Elementary School reports 445 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% below the Idaho average and 54% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Blaine County District spends $18,246 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.8% from local sources (property taxes), 36.3% from the state, and 6.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alturas Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 18% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Idaho — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,246
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 445 Top 67% in Idaho — larger than 33% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.0% -18% vs state
NCES ID 160030000908
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
White 28.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blaine County District, which includes Alturas Elementary School.
$18,246
Per student
+41%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.8%
State 36.3%
Federal 6.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Alturas Elementary School
How many students attend Alturas Elementary School?
Alturas Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is a other school in HAILEY, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alturas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alturas Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alturas Elementary School?
24.0% of students at Alturas Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alturas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alturas Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in HAILEY, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alturas Elementary School?
Alturas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (C+) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.