Enrollment
139
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glenns Ferry, ID
Glenns Ferry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glenns Ferry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160123000219
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenns Ferry Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Glenns Ferry · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenns Ferry Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenns Ferry Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glenns Ferry, ID.
School address
District: Glenns Ferry Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160123000219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenns Ferry Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenns Ferry Elementary School
Glenns Ferry Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, enrolling 139 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Glenns Ferry Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Idaho schools and 42% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 139 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 53/100).
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Glenns Ferry Joint District also operates Glenns Ferry High School (128 students) and Glenns Ferry Middle School (94 students) alongside Glenns Ferry 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 Glenns Ferry Elementary School compares
Glenns Ferry 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 38% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Idaho - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,711
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Glenns Ferry Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glenns Ferry Joint District, which includes Glenns Ferry Elementary School.
$12,711
Per student
+6%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.1%
State 55.6%
Federal 29.3%
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 Glenns Ferry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenns Ferry High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenns Ferry Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenns Ferry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glenns Ferry Elementary School
How many students attend Glenns Ferry Elementary School?
Glenns Ferry Elementary School has 139 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glenns Ferry, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenns Ferry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenns Ferry Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 42% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 37% lower 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 Glenns Ferry Elementary School?
40.4% of students at Glenns Ferry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenns Ferry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glenns Ferry Elementary School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Glenns Ferry, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenns Ferry Elementary School?
Glenns Ferry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Glenns Ferry Elementary School rank among public schools in Glenns Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenns Ferry Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Glenns Ferry, 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 Glenns Ferry on the city page.
Is Glenns Ferry Elementary School a good school?
Glenns Ferry Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Idaho schools. 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 Glenns Ferry Joint District?
Besides Glenns Ferry Elementary School, Glenns Ferry Joint District also operates Glenns Ferry High School (128 students) and Glenns Ferry Middle School (94 students). See the Glenns Ferry Joint District district page for the complete list.
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