Enrollment
339
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Maries, ID
Heyburn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heyburn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160306000485
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heyburn Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in St Maries · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Heyburn Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heyburn Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in St Maries, ID.
School address
District: St Maries Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160306000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heyburn Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heyburn Elementary School
Heyburn Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in St Maries, Idaho, enrolling 339 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 339 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St Maries Joint District also operates St Maries High School (282 students) and St Maries Middle School (189 students) alongside Heyburn 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 Heyburn Elementary School compares
Heyburn 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▲ 16% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Idaho - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,292
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 86.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Heyburn Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Maries Joint District, which includes Heyburn Elementary School.
$11,292
Per student
-5%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 61.6%
Federal 15.2%
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 Heyburn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Maries High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Maries Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upriver Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Maries Community Education Alternative | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heyburn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~339 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heyburn Elementary School
How many students attend Heyburn Elementary School?
Heyburn Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Maries, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heyburn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heyburn Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% 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 Heyburn Elementary School?
34.1% of students at Heyburn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heyburn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heyburn Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in St Maries, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heyburn Elementary School?
Heyburn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Heyburn Elementary School rank among public schools in St Maries?
By Resource Investment Index, Heyburn Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in St Maries, 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 St Maries on the city page.
Is Heyburn Elementary School a good school?
Heyburn Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 St Maries Joint District?
Besides Heyburn Elementary School, St Maries Joint District also operates St Maries High School (282 students), St Maries Middle School (189 students), and Upriver Elementary School (72 students). See the St Maries Joint District district page for the complete list.
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