- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Filer, ID
Filer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Filer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160105000193
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Filer Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Filer · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Filer Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Filer Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Filer, ID.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Filer Elementary School shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 160105000193 · Filer, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 15.9:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Filer High School (500 students)
Filer Elementary School shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 406 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Filer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Filer High Sch
Filer High School
500 students
- This school
Filer Elementary School
397 students
- Filer Intermed
Filer Intermediate School
345 students
- Filer Middle S
Filer Middle School
256 students
- Hollister Elem 52
Hollister Elementary School
52 students
What this shows Filer Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Filer Elementary School compares
Filer 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 | 26.9% | ▼ 8% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below 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
$8,835
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Filer Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Filer District reports $8,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Filer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Filer Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Filer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollister Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Filer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Filer Elementary School
How many students attend Filer Elementary School?
Filer Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Filer, ID. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Filer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Filer 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 Filer Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Filer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Filer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Filer Elementary School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Filer, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Filer Elementary School?
Filer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Filer Elementary School rank among public schools in Filer?
By Resource Investment Index, Filer Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Filer, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Filer District?
Besides Filer Elementary School, Filer District also operates Filer High School (500 students), Filer Intermediate School (345 students), and Filer Middle School (256 students). See the Filer District district page for the complete list.