Enrollment
156
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160203000583
Donnelly Elementary — Donnelly, ID
Federal NCES profile for Donnelly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Mccall-Donnelly Joint School 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
16.4:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donnelly Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Donnelly Elementary reports 156 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Idaho average and 52% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District spends $14,557 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.4% from local sources (property taxes), 46.0% from the state, and 13.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Donnelly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 15% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 24% | — | — |
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
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Idaho — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,557
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 156 Top 24% in Idaho — larger than 76% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.0% -15% vs state
NCES ID 160203000583
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District, which includes Donnelly Elementary.
$14,557
Per student
+12%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 46.0%
Federal 13.6%
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
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Donnelly Elementary
How many students attend Donnelly Elementary?
Donnelly Elementary has 156 students enrolled. It is a other school in DONNELLY, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donnelly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donnelly Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donnelly Elementary?
25.0% of students at Donnelly Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donnelly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donnelly Elementary is White at 94.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in DONNELLY, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donnelly Elementary?
Donnelly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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.