- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Challis, ID
Challis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Challis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160072000139
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Challis Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 173
- students enrolled
Challis Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Challis Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160072000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Challis Elementary School grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.9 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 160072000139 · Challis, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 13.3:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Challis Jr/Sr High School (136 students)
Challis Elementary School grew from 158 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 13.9 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Challis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Challis Elementary School
173 students
- Challis Jr/Sr
Challis Jr/Sr High School
136 students
- Stanley Elem/J 23
Stanley Elem/Jr High School
23 students
What this shows Challis Elementary School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Challis Elementary School compares
Challis Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 3% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Idaho - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,317
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Challis Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Challis Joint District reports $14,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Challis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challis Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanley Elem/Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Challis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Challis Elementary School
How many students attend Challis Elementary School?
Challis Elementary School has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Challis, ID. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Challis Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Challis Elementary School?
28.5% of students at Challis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Challis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Challis Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Challis, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Challis Elementary School?
Challis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Challis Joint District?
Besides Challis Elementary School, Challis Joint District also operates Challis Jr/Sr High School (136 students) and Stanley Elem/Jr High School (23 students). See the Challis Joint District district page for the complete list.