Enrollment
292
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black Canyon Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black Canyon Elementary School
Black Canyon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grace, Idaho, enrolling 292 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 292 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #160, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Its district, Grace Joint District, also runs Grace Jr/Sr High School (256 students).
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 Black Canyon Elementary School compares
Black Canyon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,616
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grace Joint District, which includes Black Canyon Elementary School.
$10,616
Per student
-11%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 66.6%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~292 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Black Canyon Elementary School a good school?
Black Canyon Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Idaho schools. 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 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.
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