- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hailey, ID
Hailey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hailey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160030000036
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hailey Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Hailey · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hailey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hailey Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hailey, ID.
School address
District: Blaine County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160030000036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hailey Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 160030000036 · Hailey, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 10.4:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Wood River High School (922 students)
Hailey Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Hailey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wood River Hig
Wood River High School
922 students
- Wood River Mid
Wood River Middle School
467 students
- Alturas Elemen
Alturas Elementary School
445 students
- Ernest Hemingw
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
431 students
- This school 291
Hailey Elementary School
291 students
- Carey Public S 272
Carey Public School
272 students
What this shows Hailey Elementary School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hailey Elementary School compares
Hailey Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 19% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 9% in Idaho - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,043
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 43.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Hailey Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blaine County District reports $19,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hailey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alturas Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest Hemingway Steam School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carey Public School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hailey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hailey Elementary School
How many students attend Hailey Elementary School?
Hailey Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hailey, ID. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hailey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hailey Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 39% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 34% 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 Hailey Elementary School?
23.7% of students at Hailey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hailey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hailey Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Hailey, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hailey Elementary School?
Hailey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Hailey Elementary School rank among public schools in Hailey?
By Resource Investment Index, Hailey Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Hailey, 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 Hailey on the city page.
What other schools are in Blaine County District?
Besides Hailey Elementary School, Blaine County District also operates Wood River High School (922 students), Wood River Middle School (467 students), and Alturas Elementary School (445 students). See the Blaine County District district page for the complete list.