Enrollment
436
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+114% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dora Erickson Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dora Erickson Elementary School
Dora Erickson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 436 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 62.7% of students qualify for free meals, 114% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 436 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Idaho Falls District spends $8,895 per pupil, 25% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students) and Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students) alongside Dora Erickson Elementary School.
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 Dora Erickson Elementary School compares
Dora Erickson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,895
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Falls District, which includes Dora Erickson Elementary School.
$8,895
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 59.9%
Federal 21.7%
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 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
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~436 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Dora Erickson Elementary School a good school?
Dora Erickson Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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