- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Ethel Boyes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ethel Boyes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160153000260
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel Boyes Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Idaho schools.
- #22 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethel Boyes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel Boyes Elementary School ranks #22 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ethel Boyes Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 160153000260 · Idaho Falls, ID Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 21.5:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students)
Ethel Boyes Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Ethel Boyes Elementary 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 516
Ethel Boyes Elementary School
516 students
What this shows Ethel Boyes Elementary School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethel Boyes Elementary School compares
Ethel Boyes Elementary 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 41% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Idaho - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Ethel Boyes Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Idaho Falls District reports $10,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethel Boyes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel Boyes Elementary 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 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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethel Boyes Elementary School
How many students attend Ethel Boyes Elementary School?
Ethel Boyes Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel Boyes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel Boyes Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ethel Boyes Elementary School?
41.4% of students at Ethel Boyes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethel Boyes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ethel Boyes Elementary School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel Boyes Elementary School?
Ethel Boyes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Ethel Boyes Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel Boyes Elementary School ranks #22 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.
What other schools are in Idaho Falls District?
Besides Ethel Boyes 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.