Enrollment
402
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burley, ID
Dworshak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dworshak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160066000128
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dworshak Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Burley · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dworshak Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dworshak Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Burley, ID.
School address
District: Cassia County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160066000128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dworshak Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dworshak Elementary School
Dworshak Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Burley, Idaho, enrolling 402 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 44.2% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 132 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #116, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (46%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Cassia County Joint District spends $9,220 per pupil, 23% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cassia County Joint District also operates Burley Senior High School (1,031 students) and Burley Junior High School (560 students) alongside Dworshak 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 Dworshak Elementary School compares
Dworshak 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 51% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Idaho - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,220
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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 46.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Dworshak Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cassia County Joint District, which includes Dworshak Elementary School.
$9,220
Per student
-23%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.3%
State 63.5%
Federal 23.2%
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 Dworshak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Pine Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John V Evans Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dworshak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary 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 (~402 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dworshak Elementary School
How many students attend Dworshak Elementary School?
Dworshak Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burley, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dworshak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dworshak Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dworshak Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Dworshak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dworshak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dworshak Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Burley, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dworshak Elementary School?
Dworshak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Dworshak Elementary School rank among public schools in Burley?
By Resource Investment Index, Dworshak Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Burley, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burley on the city page.
Is Dworshak Elementary School a good school?
Dworshak Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools. 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 Cassia County Joint District?
Besides Dworshak Elementary School, Cassia County Joint District also operates Burley Senior High School (1,031 students), Burley Junior High School (560 students), and White Pine Elementary (553 students). See the Cassia County Joint District district page for the complete list.
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