Enrollment
220
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160027000027
Groveland Elementary School — Blackfoot, ID
Federal NCES profile for Groveland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Blackfoot District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Groveland Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Groveland Elementary School reports 220 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 47% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% below the Idaho average and 51% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 220 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Blackfoot District spends $11,663 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.8% from local sources (property taxes), 61.4% from the state, and 24.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Groveland Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 47% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 14% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 14% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
— 47% below state mean
Top 5% in Idaho — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,663
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 220 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 220 Top 33% in Idaho — larger than 67% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 9.1:1 -47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.2% -14% vs state
NCES ID 160027000027
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 220:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackfoot District, which includes Groveland Elementary School.
$11,663
Per student
-10%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.8%
State 61.4%
Federal 24.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- —
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- 526
- Students per teacher
- —
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- 403
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- —
Similar other schools in Blackfoot
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Ridge Crest Elementary School
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359 students
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School
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301 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Moreland Elementary School
Standard public school
238 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Donald D Stalker Elementary
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237 students
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Groveland Elementary School
How many students attend Groveland Elementary School?
Groveland Elementary School has 220 students enrolled. It is a other school in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groveland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Groveland Elementary School is 9.1:1, which is 47% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Groveland Elementary School?
25.2% of students at Groveland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groveland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Groveland Elementary School is White at 66.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groveland Elementary School?
Groveland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.