- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Idaho Falls, ID
Emerson High School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160153000697
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Emerson High School held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 160153000697 · Idaho Falls, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 13.5:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students)
Emerson High School held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Emerson High 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 135
Emerson High School
135 students
What this shows Emerson High School reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson High School compares
Emerson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▲ 11% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Idaho - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 68 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Emerson High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Idaho Falls District reports $10,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson High 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 high 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 (~135 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson High School
How many students attend Emerson High School?
Emerson High School has 135 students enrolled. It is a high school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson High School is 13.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson High School?
32.5% of students at Emerson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson High School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson High School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson High School?
Emerson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Emerson High School rank among high schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson High School ranks #2 of 7 high 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 high schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Idaho Falls District?
Besides Emerson High 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.