- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mountain Home, ID
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160225000396
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Mountain Home · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mountain Home, ID.
School address
District: Mountain Home District · Idaho
NCES ID 160225000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
East Elementary School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 160225000396 · Mountain Home, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 18.4:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Home Sr High School (918 students)
East Elementary School shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Home
Mountain Home Sr High School
918 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
556 students
- Hacker Middle
Hacker Middle School
530 students
- Mountain Home
Mountain Home Junior High School
500 students
- This school
East Elementary School
386 students
- North Elementa 357
North Elementary School
357 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 30% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Idaho - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,390
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, East Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Mountain Home District reports $9,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hacker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Home Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mountain Home, ID. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary School?
38.2% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Mountain Home, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 East Elementary School rank among schools in Mountain Home?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mountain Home, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mountain Home on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain Home District?
Besides East Elementary School, Mountain Home District also operates Mountain Home Sr High School (918 students), West Elementary School (556 students), and Hacker Middle School (530 students). See the Mountain Home District district page for the complete list.