Enrollment
15
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160252000436
Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School — Lenore, ID
Federal NCES profile for Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Orofino Joint 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cavendish-Teakean Elementary 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
Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School reports 15 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Orofino Joint District spends $15,363 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.4% from local sources (property taxes), 59.6% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Cavendish-Teakean Elementary 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 4% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 45% in Idaho — lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,363
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
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
Enrollment 15 Top 4% in Idaho — larger than 96% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 17:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160252000436
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orofino Joint District, which includes Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School.
$15,363
Per student
+19%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 59.6%
Federal 17.0%
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
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School
How many students attend Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School?
Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School has 15 students enrolled. It is a other school in LENORE, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School is 17:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in LENORE, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School?
Cavendish-Teakean Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.