- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Basin Elementary School grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 160018000334 · Idaho City, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 13.3:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Idaho City High School (126 students)
Basin Elementary School grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
How Basin Elementary School compares
Basin Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 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.
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
District finance for Basin School District reports $13,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~173 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), up 21.
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, 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 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.