Enrollment
557
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fruitland, ID
Fruitland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fruitland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160114000211
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruitland Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Fruitland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruitland Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fruitland, ID.
School address
District: Fruitland District · Idaho
NCES ID 160114000211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fruitland Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fruitland Elementary School
Fruitland Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fruitland, Idaho, enrolling 557 students.
At 17.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #87.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Fruitland District spends $7,747 per pupil, 35% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fruitland District also operates Fruitland High School (509 students) and Fruitland Middle School (467 students) alongside Fruitland 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 Fruitland Elementary School compares
Fruitland 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 26% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Idaho - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$7,747
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Fruitland Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fruitland District, which includes Fruitland Elementary School.
$7,747
Per student
-35%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.2%
State 68.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Fruitland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruitland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fruitland Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fruitland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fruitland Elementary School
How many students attend Fruitland Elementary School?
Fruitland Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fruitland, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruitland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruitland Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fruitland Elementary School?
36.8% of students at Fruitland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruitland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fruitland Elementary School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Fruitland, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruitland Elementary School?
Fruitland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fruitland Elementary School rank among schools in Fruitland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Fruitland, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fruitland on the city page.
Is Fruitland Elementary School a good school?
Fruitland 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 Fruitland District?
Besides Fruitland Elementary School, Fruitland District also operates Fruitland High School (509 students), Fruitland Middle School (467 students), and Fruitland Preparatory Academy (18 students). See the Fruitland District district page for the complete list.
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