Enrollment
237
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160027000031
Donald D Stalker Elementary — Blackfoot, ID
Federal NCES profile for Donald D Stalker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
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: Blackfoot 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.
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+141% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Donald D Stalker Elementary reports 237 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 141% above the Idaho average and 36% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 237 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Blackfoot District spends $11,663 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.8% from local sources (property taxes), 61.4% from the state, and 24.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 2 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 Donald D Stalker Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 141% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 35% | — | — |
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
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 141% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,663
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 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
Enrollment 237 Top 35% in Idaho — larger than 65% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 70.5% +141% vs state
NCES ID 160027000031
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 237:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackfoot District, which includes Donald D Stalker Elementary.
$11,663
Per student
-10%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- —
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- Students per teacher
- —
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- Students per teacher
- —
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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 other 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald D Stalker Elementary?
Donald D Stalker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 2 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. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.