Enrollment
367
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Betty Kiefer Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Betty Kiefer Elementary School
Betty Kiefer Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rathdrum, Idaho, enrolling 367 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 205 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lakeland District also operates Lakeland Senior High School (830 students) and Lakeland Middle School (635 students) alongside Betty Kiefer Elementary School.
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 Betty Kiefer Elementary School compares
Betty Kiefer 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland District, which includes Betty Kiefer Elementary School.
$10,175
Per student
-15%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 57.2%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~367 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Betty Kiefer Elementary School a good school?
Betty Kiefer Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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