- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athol, ID
Athol Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Athol Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160180000309
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athol Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Idaho schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 287
- students enrolled
Athol Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lakeland District · Idaho
NCES ID 160180000309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Athol Elementary School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 160180000309 · Athol, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 14.3:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Senior High School (830 students)
Athol Elementary School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Athol Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeland Senio
Lakeland Senior High School
830 students
- Lakeland Middl
Lakeland Middle School
635 students
- Timberlake Sen
Timberlake Senior High School
519 students
- Garwood Elemen
Garwood Elementary School
424 students
- Timberlake Mid
Timberlake Middle School
412 students
- This school 287
Athol Elementary School
287 students
What this shows Athol Elementary School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athol Elementary School compares
Athol 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 34% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in Idaho - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,406
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Athol Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeland District reports $11,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athol Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athol Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athol Elementary School
How many students attend Athol Elementary School?
Athol Elementary School has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athol, ID. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athol Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 9% 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 Athol Elementary School?
19.4% of students at Athol Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athol Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Athol Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Athol, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athol Elementary School?
Athol Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Lakeland District?
Besides Athol Elementary School, Lakeland District also operates Lakeland Senior High School (830 students), Lakeland Middle School (635 students), and Timberlake Senior High School (519 students). See the Lakeland District district page for the complete list.