Enrollment
421
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chubbuck, ID
Chubbuck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chubbuck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160264000464
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chubbuck Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Chubbuck · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chubbuck Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chubbuck Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chubbuck, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chubbuck Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chubbuck Elementary School
Chubbuck Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chubbuck, Idaho, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 421 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 234 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Pocatello District spends $8,862 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students) and Pocatello High School (1,281 students) alongside Chubbuck 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 Chubbuck Elementary School compares
Chubbuck 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 25% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Idaho - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,862
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Chubbuck Elementary School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocatello District, which includes Chubbuck Elementary School.
$8,862
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 61.6%
Federal 21.4%
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 Chubbuck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chubbuck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chubbuck Elementary School
How many students attend Chubbuck Elementary School?
Chubbuck Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chubbuck, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chubbuck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chubbuck Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chubbuck Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Chubbuck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chubbuck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chubbuck Elementary School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Chubbuck, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chubbuck Elementary School?
Chubbuck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chubbuck Elementary School rank among schools in Chubbuck?
By Resource Investment Index, Chubbuck Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chubbuck, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chubbuck on the city page.
Is Chubbuck Elementary School a good school?
Chubbuck Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Pocatello District?
Besides Chubbuck Elementary School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.
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