- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashton, ID
Ashton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ashton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160111000200
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashton Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 228
- students enrolled
Ashton Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fremont County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160111000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ashton Elementary School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 160111000200 · Ashton, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 17.5:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Henrys Fork Elementary (569 students)
Ashton Elementary School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Ashton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henrys Fork El
Henrys Fork Elementary
569 students
- South Fremont
South Fremont High School
462 students
- South Fremont
South Fremont Jr High
367 students
- North Fremont
North Fremont Jr/Sr High School
316 students
- This school
Ashton Elementary School
228 students
- Teton Elementa 124
Teton Elementary School
124 students
What this shows Ashton Elementary School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashton Elementary School compares
Ashton Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 21% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Idaho - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,494
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Ashton Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Fremont County Joint District reports $10,494 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Fork Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fremont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Fremont Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Fremont Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashton Elementary School
How many students attend Ashton Elementary School?
Ashton Elementary School has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashton, ID. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashton Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashton Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Ashton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ashton Elementary School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Ashton, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashton Elementary School?
Ashton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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.
What other schools are in Fremont County Joint District?
Besides Ashton Elementary School, Fremont County Joint District also operates Henrys Fork Elementary (569 students), South Fremont High School (462 students), and South Fremont Jr High (367 students). See the Fremont County Joint District district page for the complete list.