- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandpoint, ID
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Farmin Stidwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160000200615
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Sandpoint · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmin Stidwell Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Sandpoint, ID.
School address
District: Lake Pend Oreille School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160000200615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School shrank from 505 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 160000200615 · Sandpoint, ID Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 15.9:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandpoint High School (1,000 students)
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School shrank from 505 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandpoint High
Sandpoint High School
1,000 students
- This school
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
510 students
- Sandpoint Midd
Sandpoint Middle School
499 students
- Kootenai Eleme 367
Kootenai Elementary School
367 students
- Washington Ele 329
Washington Elementary School
329 students
- Sagle Elementa 264
Sagle Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Farmin Stidwell Elementary School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmin Stidwell Elementary School compares
Farmin Stidwell 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▲ 7% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 41% in Idaho - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,061
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 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Farmin Stidwell Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Lake Pend Oreille School District reports $12,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmin Stidwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandpoint Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kootenai Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sagle Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmin Stidwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
How many students attend Farmin Stidwell Elementary School?
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandpoint, ID. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmin Stidwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmin Stidwell Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% higher 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 Farmin Stidwell Elementary School?
31.3% of students at Farmin Stidwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmin Stidwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Farmin Stidwell Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Sandpoint, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmin Stidwell Elementary School?
Farmin Stidwell 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 Farmin Stidwell Elementary School rank among schools in Sandpoint?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmin Stidwell Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Sandpoint, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sandpoint on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Pend Oreille School District?
Besides Farmin Stidwell Elementary School, Lake Pend Oreille School District also operates Sandpoint High School (1,000 students), Sandpoint Middle School (499 students), and Kootenai Elementary School (367 students). See the Lake Pend Oreille School District district page for the complete list.