Enrollment
397
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Filer Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Filer Elementary School
Filer Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Filer, Idaho, enrolling 397 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.9% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
The surrounding Filer District spends $8,550 per pupil, 28% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Filer District also operates Filer High School (500 students) and Filer Intermediate School (345 students) alongside Filer Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Filer Elementary School compares
Filer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,550
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Filer District, which includes Filer Elementary School.
$8,550
Per student
-28%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.3%
State 68.9%
Federal 15.8%
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.
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
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Filer on the city page.
Is Filer Elementary School a good school?
Filer Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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