- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Dora Erickson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dora Erickson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160153000256
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dora Erickson Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #13 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dora Erickson Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dora Erickson Elementary School ranks #13 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Dora Erickson Elementary School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 160153000256 · Idaho Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 18.2:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students)
Dora Erickson Elementary School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Dora Erickson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline Senior
Skyline Senior High School
1,336 students
- Idaho Falls Se
Idaho Falls Senior High School
1,298 students
- Taylorview Mid
Taylorview Middle School
753 students
- Eagle Rock Mid
Eagle Rock Middle School
704 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary School
577 students
- This school 436
Dora Erickson Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Dora Erickson Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dora Erickson Elementary School compares
Dora Erickson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 114% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% 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.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Idaho - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,159
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Dora Erickson Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Idaho Falls District reports $10,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dora Erickson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Rock Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dora Erickson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dora Erickson Elementary School
How many students attend Dora Erickson Elementary School?
Dora Erickson Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dora Erickson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dora Erickson Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dora Erickson Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Dora Erickson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dora Erickson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dora Erickson Elementary School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dora Erickson Elementary School?
Dora Erickson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dora Erickson Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Dora Erickson Elementary School ranks #13 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Idaho Falls District?
Besides Dora Erickson Elementary School, Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students), Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students), and Taylorview Middle School (753 students). See the Idaho Falls District district page for the complete list.