Enrollment
373
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160342000563
Harold B Lee Elementary School — Dayton, ID
Federal NCES profile for Harold B Lee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 16/100.
👥 Class size 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
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: West Side Joint 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+20% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harold B Lee Elementary School reports 373 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 22.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% below the Idaho average and 57% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1130 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Side Joint District spends $8,520 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.5% from local sources (property taxes), 68.2% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (F), 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 Harold B Lee 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 25% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 57% | — | — |
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
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
20.7:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Idaho — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,520
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 1130 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 373 Top 57% in Idaho — larger than 43% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 20.7:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.1% -25% vs state
NCES ID 160342000563
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 1130:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Side Joint District, which includes Harold B Lee Elementary School.
$8,520
Per student
-34%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
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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 other 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 20.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 16/100 (F) 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.