Enrollment
165
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160084000162
Council Elementary School — Council, ID
Federal NCES profile for Council Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
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: Council 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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Council Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Council Elementary School reports 165 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 32.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% above the Idaho average and 37% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 165 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Council District spends $10,639 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.5% from local sources (property taxes), 66.7% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), 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 Council 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▲ 11% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 25% | — | — |
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
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 11% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Idaho — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,639
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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 165 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 165 Top 25% in Idaho — larger than 75% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 20.7:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 32.4% +11% vs state
NCES ID 160084000162
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 165:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Council District, which includes Council Elementary School.
$10,639
Per student
-18%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.5%
State 66.7%
Federal 22.8%
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
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Council Elementary School
How many students attend Council Elementary School?
Council Elementary School has 165 students enrolled. It is a other school in COUNCIL, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Council Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Council Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Council Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Council Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Council Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Council Elementary School is White at 88.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in COUNCIL, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Council Elementary School?
Council Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.