Enrollment
445
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hailey, ID
Alturas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alturas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160030000908
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alturas Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Hailey · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alturas Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alturas Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Hailey, ID.
School address
District: Blaine County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160030000908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-26% 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
What stands out at Alturas Elementary School
Alturas Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hailey, Idaho, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.0% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 235 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (29%) (diversity index 42/100).
The surrounding Blaine County District spends $17,941 per pupil, 50% above the Idaho average, a better-resourced district than most.
Blaine County District also operates Wood River High School (922 students) and Wood River Middle School (467 students) alongside Alturas 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 Alturas Elementary School compares
Alturas 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 18% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
- 26% below state mean
Top 18% in Idaho - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,941
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Alturas 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 Blaine County District, which includes Alturas Elementary School.
$17,941
Per student
+50%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Alturas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wood River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest Hemingway Steam School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hailey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carey Public School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alturas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 26% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 19% 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 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% of enrollment, in Hailey, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alturas Elementary School?
Alturas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Alturas Elementary School rank among public schools in Hailey?
By Resource Investment Index, Alturas Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Hailey, 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 Hailey on the city page.
Is Alturas Elementary School a good school?
Alturas Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Blaine County District?
Besides Alturas Elementary School, Blaine County District also operates Wood River High School (922 students), Wood River Middle School (467 students), and Ernest Hemingway Steam School (431 students). See the Blaine County District district page for the complete list.
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