- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grace, ID
Black Canyon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Black Canyon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160129001157
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Canyon Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Idaho schools.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 292
- students enrolled
Black Canyon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grace Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160129001157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Black Canyon Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 160129001157 · Grace, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 19.5:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Grace Jr/Sr High School (256 students)
Black Canyon Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
How Black Canyon Elementary School compares
Black Canyon 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 25% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Idaho - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,427
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Black Canyon Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Grace Joint District reports $10,427 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Canyon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Canyon 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Canyon Elementary School
How many students attend Black Canyon Elementary School?
Black Canyon Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grace, ID. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Canyon Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Black Canyon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Canyon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Black Canyon Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Grace, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Canyon Elementary School?
Black Canyon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Grace Joint District?
Besides Black Canyon Elementary School, Grace Joint District also operates Grace Jr/Sr High School (256 students). See the Grace Joint District district page for the complete list.