- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dalton Gardens, ID
Dalton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dalton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160078000150
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalton Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Idaho schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 411
- students enrolled
Dalton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Coeur D'alene District · Idaho
NCES ID 160078000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Dalton Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 160078000150 · Dalton Gardens, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 22.8:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High School (1,530 students)
Dalton Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Dalton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City High
Lake City High School
1,530 students
- Coeur D'alene
Coeur D'alene High School
1,526 students
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
747 students
- Canfield Middl
Canfield Middle School
746 students
- Lakes Magnet S 539
Lakes Magnet School
539 students
- This school 411
Dalton Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Dalton Elementary School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalton Elementary School compares
Dalton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 55% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 91% in Idaho - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Dalton Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coeur D'alene District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dalton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coeur D'alene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakes Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dalton Elementary School
How many students attend Dalton Elementary School?
Dalton Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dalton Gardens, ID. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalton Elementary School is 22.8:1, which is 33% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dalton Elementary School?
13.2% of students at Dalton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dalton Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Dalton Gardens, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalton Elementary School?
Dalton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Coeur D'alene District?
Besides Dalton Elementary School, Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students), Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students), and Woodland Middle School (747 students). See the Coeur D'alene District district page for the complete list.