Enrollment
443
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160093000173
Falls Valley Elementary School — Idaho Falls, ID
Federal NCES profile for Falls Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bonneville Joint District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Falls Valley Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Falls Valley Elementary School reports 443 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% above the Idaho average and 19% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 443 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bonneville Joint District spends $8,773 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.2% from local sources (property taxes), 64.4% from the state, and 16.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Falls Valley Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 44% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Idaho — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,773
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 443 Top 67% in Idaho — larger than 33% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.1% +44% vs state
NCES ID 160093000173
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 443:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonneville Joint District, which includes Falls Valley Elementary School.
$8,773
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 16.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
Similar other schools in Idaho Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary School
Standard public school
607 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
American Heritage Charter School
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560 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cloverdale Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Falls Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Falls Valley Elementary School?
Falls Valley Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a other school in IDAHO FALLS, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls Valley Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falls Valley Elementary School?
42.1% of students at Falls Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falls Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Falls Valley Elementary School is White at 70.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in IDAHO FALLS, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falls Valley Elementary School?
Falls Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.