Enrollment
272
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160030000034
Carey Public School — Carey, ID
Federal NCES profile for Carey Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Blaine County District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carey Public School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Carey Public School reports 272 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 13.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% below the Idaho average and 74% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 272 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Blaine County District spends $18,246 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.8% from local sources (property taxes), 36.3% from the state, and 6.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carey Public School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 54% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 41% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Idaho — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,246
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 272 Top 41% in Idaho — larger than 59% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 13.4% -54% vs state
NCES ID 160030000034
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 272:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blaine County District, which includes Carey Public School.
$18,246
Per student
+41%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.8%
State 36.3%
Federal 6.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Carey Public School
How many students attend Carey Public School?
Carey Public School has 272 students enrolled. It is a other school in CAREY, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carey Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carey Public School is 10.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carey Public School?
13.4% of students at Carey Public School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carey Public School?
The largest demographic group at Carey Public School is White at 70.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in CAREY, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carey Public School?
Carey Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.