- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arco, ID
Arco Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arco Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160049000007
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arco Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 186
- students enrolled
Arco Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Butte County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160049000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Arco Elementary School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 160049000007 · Arco, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 13.3:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Butte County Middle/High School (186 students)
Arco Elementary School held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Arco Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arco Elementary School
186 students
- Butte County M
Butte County Middle/High School
186 students
- Howe Elementar 4
Howe Elementary School
4 students
What this shows Arco Elementary School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arco Elementary School compares
Arco Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 32.3% | ▲ 10% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
$11,232
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Arco Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Butte County Joint District reports $11,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arco Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County Middle/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arco Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arco Elementary School
How many students attend Arco Elementary School?
Arco Elementary School has 186 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arco, ID. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arco 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 Arco Elementary School?
32.3% of students at Arco Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arco Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arco Elementary School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Arco, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arco Elementary School?
Arco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Butte County Joint District?
Besides Arco Elementary School, Butte County Joint District also operates Butte County Middle/High School (186 students) and Howe Elementary School (4 students). See the Butte County Joint District district page for the complete list.