Enrollment
173
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho City, ID
Basin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Basin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160018000334
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Basin Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 173
- students enrolled
Basin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Basin School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160018000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Basin Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Basin Elementary School
Basin Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Idaho City, Idaho, enrolling 173 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 173 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 96 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #80, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Basin School District, also runs Idaho City High School (126 students).
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 Basin Elementary School compares
Basin 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 27% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
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
$12,249
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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
White 89.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Basin Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Basin School District, which includes Basin Elementary School.
$12,249
Per student
+3%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 58.9%
Federal 27.6%
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 Basin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho City High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Basin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Basin Elementary School
How many students attend Basin Elementary School?
Basin Elementary School has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho City, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Basin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Basin 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 Basin Elementary School?
21.5% of students at Basin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Basin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Basin Elementary School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Idaho City, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Basin Elementary School?
Basin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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.
Is Basin Elementary School a good school?
Basin Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Basin School District?
Besides Basin Elementary School, Basin School District also operates Idaho City High School (126 students). See the Basin School District district page for the complete list.
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