- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rathdrum, ID
Betty Kiefer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Betty Kiefer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160180000295
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betty Kiefer Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Rathdrum · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Betty Kiefer Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Betty Kiefer Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID.
School address
District: Lakeland District · Idaho
NCES ID 160180000295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Betty Kiefer Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 160180000295 · Rathdrum, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 16.7:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Senior High School (830 students)
Betty Kiefer Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Betty Kiefer 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
Betty Kiefer Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Betty Kiefer Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Betty Kiefer Elementary School compares
Betty Kiefer 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 32% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Idaho - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 367 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 81.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Betty Kiefer 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 Betty Kiefer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Betty Kiefer 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Betty Kiefer Elementary School
How many students attend Betty Kiefer Elementary School?
Betty Kiefer Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rathdrum, ID. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betty Kiefer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betty Kiefer Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% higher 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 Betty Kiefer Elementary School?
20.0% of students at Betty Kiefer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betty Kiefer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Betty Kiefer Elementary School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Rathdrum, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betty Kiefer Elementary School?
Betty Kiefer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Betty Kiefer Elementary School rank among schools in Rathdrum?
By Resource Investment Index, Betty Kiefer Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rathdrum on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeland District?
Besides Betty Kiefer 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.