- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pocatello, ID
Greenacres Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greenacres Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160264000470
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenacres Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenacres Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenacres Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Greenacres Elementary School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 160264000470 · Pocatello, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 15.9:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Greenacres Elementary School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Greenacres Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- This school 286
Greenacres Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Greenacres Elementary School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenacres Elementary School compares
Greenacres 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 | 39.6% | ▲ 35% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 58% | - | - |
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.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
$9,898
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Greenacres Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenacres Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenacres Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenacres Elementary School
How many students attend Greenacres Elementary School?
Greenacres Elementary School has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenacres Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenacres 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 Greenacres Elementary School?
39.6% of students at Greenacres Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenacres Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greenacres Elementary School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenacres Elementary School?
Greenacres Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Greenacres Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenacres Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Greenacres Elementary School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.