- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Donnelly, ID
Donnelly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donnelly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160203000583
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donnelly Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 156
- students enrolled
Donnelly Elementary has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160203000583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Donnelly Elementary held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 160203000583 · Donnelly, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 15.6:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccall-Donnelly High School (447 students)
Donnelly Elementary held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Donnelly Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccall-Donnell
Mccall-Donnelly High School
447 students
- Barbara R Morg
Barbara R Morgan Elementary
411 students
- Payette Lakes
Payette Lakes Middle School
331 students
- This school 156
Donnelly Elementary
156 students
- Heartland High 29
Heartland High School
29 students
What this shows Donnelly Elementary reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donnelly Elementary compares
Donnelly Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 15% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Idaho - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,097
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Donnelly Elementary is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District reports $14,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donnelly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccall-Donnelly High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara R Morgan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Payette Lakes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heartland High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donnelly Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donnelly Elementary
How many students attend Donnelly Elementary?
Donnelly Elementary has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Donnelly, ID. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donnelly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donnelly Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Donnelly, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donnelly Elementary?
Donnelly Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District?
Besides Donnelly Elementary, Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District also operates Mccall-Donnelly High School (447 students), Barbara R Morgan Elementary (411 students), and Payette Lakes Middle School (331 students). See the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District district page for the complete list.