Enrollment
141
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cataldo, ID
Canyon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160165000290
👥 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
Canyon Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Idaho schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 35.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 141
- students enrolled
Canyon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kellogg Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160165000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+106% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Elementary School
Canyon Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cataldo, Idaho, enrolling 141 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Idaho schools and 106% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
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 64 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #64, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kellogg Joint District also operates Pinehurst Elementary School (430 students) and Kellogg High School (289 students) alongside Canyon 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 Canyon Elementary School compares
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 | 35.3:1 | ▲ 106% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 43% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
35.3:1
students per teacher
- 106% above state mean
Top 99% in Idaho - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,922
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 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Canyon Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kellogg Joint District, which includes Canyon Elementary School.
$10,922
Per student
-9%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 46.8%
Federal 27.5%
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 Canyon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kellogg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- 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 (~141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~35.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon Elementary School
How many students attend Canyon Elementary School?
Canyon Elementary School has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cataldo, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Elementary School is 35.3:1, which is 106% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 125% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Elementary School?
16.7% of students at Canyon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Elementary School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Cataldo, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Elementary School?
Canyon Elementary 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.
Is Canyon Elementary School a good school?
Canyon Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Idaho schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kellogg Joint District?
Besides Canyon Elementary School, Kellogg Joint District also operates Pinehurst Elementary School (430 students), Kellogg High School (289 students), and Kellogg Middle School (238 students). See the Kellogg Joint District district page for the complete list.
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