Enrollment
237
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blackfoot, ID
Donald D Stalker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donald D Stalker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160027000031
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald D Stalker Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Blackfoot · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 237
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Donald D Stalker Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Blackfoot, ID.
School address
District: Blackfoot District · Idaho
NCES ID 160027000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+141% vs state
What stands out at Donald D Stalker Elementary
Donald D Stalker Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Blackfoot, Idaho, enrolling 237 students.
Economic need is high: 70.5% of students qualify for free meals, 141% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 237 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Blackfoot District also operates Blackfoot High School (1,170 students) and Mountain View Middle School (526 students) alongside Donald D Stalker Elementary.
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 Donald D Stalker Elementary compares
Donald D Stalker Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 141% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 141% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$9,635
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 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 34.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 34.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Donald D Stalker Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackfoot District, which includes Donald D Stalker Elementary.
$9,635
Per student
-19%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.8%
State 61.4%
Federal 24.8%
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.
How Donald D Stalker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| I T Stoddard Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Ridge Crest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Donald D Stalker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Donald D Stalker Elementary
How many students attend Donald D Stalker Elementary?
Donald D Stalker Elementary has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blackfoot, ID.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald D Stalker Elementary?
70.5% of students at Donald D Stalker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald D Stalker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donald D Stalker Elementary is White at 34.6% of enrollment, in Blackfoot, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald D Stalker Elementary?
Donald D Stalker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Donald D Stalker Elementary rank among schools in Blackfoot?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald D Stalker Elementary ranks #3 of 9 schools in Blackfoot, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blackfoot on the city page.
Is Donald D Stalker Elementary a good school?
Donald D Stalker Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools. 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 Blackfoot District?
Besides Donald D Stalker Elementary, Blackfoot District also operates Blackfoot High School (1,170 students), Mountain View Middle School (526 students), and I T Stoddard Elementary School (403 students). See the Blackfoot District district page for the complete list.
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