Enrollment
294
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emmett, ID
Butte View School
Federal NCES profile for Butte View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160102000185
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butte View School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Emmett · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Butte View School has class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butte View School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Emmett, ID.
School address
District: Emmett Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160102000185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butte View School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Butte View School
Butte View School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Emmett, Idaho, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Idaho schools and 72% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #142, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 39/100).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Emmett Independent District also operates Emmett High School (680 students) and Emmett Middle School (539 students) alongside Butte View 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 Butte View School compares
Butte View 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 | 29.4:1 | ▲ 72% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 27% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 97% in Idaho - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,687
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
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 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Butte View School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emmett Independent District, which includes Butte View School.
$9,687
Per student
-19%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 25.4%
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 Butte View School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emmett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Butte Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth J Carberry Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butte View School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Butte View School
How many students attend Butte View School?
Butte View School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emmett, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butte View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butte View School is 29.4:1, which is 72% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butte View School?
37.1% of students at Butte View School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butte View School?
The largest demographic group at Butte View School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Emmett, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butte View School?
Butte View School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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.
How does Butte View School rank among public schools in Emmett?
By Resource Investment Index, Butte View School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Emmett, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Emmett on the city page.
Is Butte View School a good school?
Butte View School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Emmett Independent District?
Besides Butte View School, Emmett Independent District also operates Emmett High School (680 students), Emmett Middle School (539 students), and Shadow Butte Elementary School (387 students). See the Emmett Independent District district page for the complete list.
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