- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Dworshak Elementary School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 160066000128 · Burley, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 21.2:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Burley Senior High School (1,031 students)
Dworshak Elementary School shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Dworshak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burley Senior
Burley Senior High School
1,031 students
- Burley Junior
Burley Junior High School
560 students
- White Pine Ele
White Pine Elementary
553 students
- John V Evans E
John V Evans Elementary
543 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
471 students
- This school 402
Dworshak Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Dworshak Elementary School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dworshak Elementary School compares
Dworshak 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,415
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 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.
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
District finance for Cassia County Joint District reports $9,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~402 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.