Enrollment
406
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Post Falls, ID
Greensferry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greensferry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160267001085
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greensferry Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Post Falls · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Greensferry Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greensferry Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Post Falls, ID.
School address
District: Post Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160267001085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greensferry Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greensferry Elementary School
Greensferry Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Post Falls, Idaho, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 189 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
The surrounding Post Falls District spends $8,747 per pupil, 27% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Post Falls District also operates Post Falls High School (1,601 students) and Post Falls Middle School (746 students) alongside Greensferry 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 Greensferry Elementary School compares
Greensferry 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 47% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Idaho - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,747
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Greensferry Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Post Falls District, which includes Greensferry Elementary School.
$8,747
Per student
-27%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 22.3%
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 Greensferry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Falls Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greensferry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,601
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greensferry Elementary School
How many students attend Greensferry Elementary School?
Greensferry Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Post Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greensferry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greensferry Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greensferry Elementary School?
15.6% of students at Greensferry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greensferry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greensferry Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Post Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greensferry Elementary School?
Greensferry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Greensferry Elementary School rank among schools in Post Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Greensferry Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Post Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Post Falls on the city page.
Is Greensferry Elementary School a good school?
Greensferry Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Post Falls District?
Besides Greensferry Elementary School, Post Falls District also operates Post Falls High School (1,601 students), Post Falls Middle School (746 students), and River City Middle School (550 students). See the Post Falls District district page for the complete list.
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