- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelley, ID
Hazel Stuart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Stuart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160291000511
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Stuart Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Shelley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazel Stuart Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Stuart Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Shelley, ID.
School address
District: Shelley Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160291000511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Hazel Stuart Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 160291000511 · Shelley, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 19.6:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelley Senior High School (800 students)
Hazel Stuart Elementary School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Hazel Stuart Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelley Senior
Shelley Senior High School
800 students
- Donald J Hobbs
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
391 students
- This school
Hazel Stuart Elementary School
373 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
364 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary School
339 students
- Dean Goodsell 197
Dean Goodsell Elementary
197 students
What this shows Hazel Stuart Elementary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazel Stuart Elementary School compares
Hazel Stuart 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 26% | 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 methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
$8,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Hazel Stuart Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelley Joint District reports $8,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazel Stuart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald J Hobbs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dean Goodsell Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Stuart Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 32.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazel Stuart Elementary School
How many students attend Hazel Stuart Elementary School?
Hazel Stuart Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelley, ID. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Stuart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Stuart 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 Hazel Stuart Elementary School?
21.6% of students at Hazel Stuart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Stuart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Stuart Elementary School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Shelley, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Stuart Elementary School?
Hazel Stuart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hazel Stuart Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shelley?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Stuart Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Shelley, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shelley on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelley Joint District?
Besides Hazel Stuart Elementary School, Shelley Joint District also operates Shelley Senior High School (800 students), Donald J Hobbs Middle School (391 students), and Riverview Elementary School (364 students). See the Shelley Joint District district page for the complete list.