- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Twin Falls, ID
Bickel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bickel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160324000548
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bickel Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bickel Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bickel Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Twin Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160324000548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bickel Elementary School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 160324000548 · Twin Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 10.6:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students)
Bickel Elementary School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Bickel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Ridge H
Canyon Ridge High School
1,445 students
- Twin Falls Hig
Twin Falls High School
1,381 students
- Vera C O'leary
Vera C O'leary Middle School
758 students
- Robert Stuart
Robert Stuart Middle School
690 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
601 students
- This school 169
Bickel Elementary School
169 students
What this shows Bickel Elementary School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bickel Elementary School compares
Bickel 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 118% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 118% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 10% in Idaho - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,657
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 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 5.9%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Bickel Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Twin Falls District reports $9,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bickel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera C O'leary Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Stuart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bickel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bickel Elementary School
How many students attend Bickel Elementary School?
Bickel Elementary School has 169 students enrolled. It is a public school in Twin Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bickel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bickel Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 38% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 32% 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 Bickel Elementary School?
63.8% of students at Bickel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bickel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bickel Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bickel Elementary School?
Bickel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does Bickel Elementary School rank among schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Bickel Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Twin Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Twin Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Falls District?
Besides Bickel Elementary School, Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students), Twin Falls High School (1,381 students), and Vera C O'leary Middle School (758 students). See the Twin Falls District district page for the complete list.