Enrollment
373
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dayton, ID
Harold B Lee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harold B Lee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160342000563
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harold B Lee Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Harold B Lee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harold B Lee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dayton, ID.
School address
District: West Side Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160342000563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harold B Lee Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harold B Lee Elementary School
Harold B Lee Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dayton, Idaho, enrolling 373 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 373 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 218 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #213, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1130 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding West Side Joint District spends $7,546 per pupil, 37% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Side Joint District also operates West Side Senior High School (248 students) and Beutler Middle School (177 students) alongside Harold B Lee 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 Harold B Lee Elementary School compares
Harold B Lee 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 25% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Idaho - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$7,546
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
Counselors0.3 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 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Harold B Lee Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Side Joint District, which includes Harold B Lee Elementary School.
$7,546
Per student
-37%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 68.2%
Federal 13.3%
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 Harold B Lee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beutler Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harold B Lee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~373 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harold B Lee Elementary School
How many students attend Harold B Lee Elementary School?
Harold B Lee Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dayton, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold B Lee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold B Lee Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harold B Lee Elementary School?
22.1% of students at Harold B Lee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harold B Lee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harold B Lee Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Dayton, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harold B Lee Elementary School?
Harold B Lee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harold B Lee Elementary School rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Harold B Lee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dayton, 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 Dayton on the city page.
Is Harold B Lee Elementary School a good school?
Harold B Lee Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 West Side Joint District?
Besides Harold B Lee Elementary School, West Side Joint District also operates West Side Senior High School (248 students) and Beutler Middle School (177 students). See the West Side Joint District district page for the complete list.
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