Enrollment
292
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rexburg, ID
Hibbard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hibbard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160192000337
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hibbard Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Rexburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hibbard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hibbard Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Rexburg, ID.
School address
District: Madison District · Idaho
NCES ID 160192000337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hibbard Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hibbard Elementary School
Hibbard Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rexburg, Idaho, enrolling 292 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Idaho schools and 42% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 292 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 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #113.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
The surrounding Madison District spends $8,120 per pupil, 32% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Madison District also operates Madison Senior High School (1,299 students) and Madison Junior High School (1,261 students) alongside Hibbard 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 Hibbard Elementary School compares
Hibbard 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 29% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Idaho - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,120
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
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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Hibbard Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison District, which includes Hibbard Elementary School.
$8,120
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 55.6%
Federal 21.7%
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 Hibbard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hibbard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hibbard Elementary School
How many students attend Hibbard Elementary School?
Hibbard Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rexburg, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hibbard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hibbard Elementary School is 24.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hibbard Elementary School?
20.7% of students at Hibbard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hibbard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hibbard Elementary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Rexburg, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hibbard Elementary School?
Hibbard 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 Hibbard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rexburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hibbard Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Rexburg, 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 Rexburg on the city page.
Is Hibbard Elementary School a good school?
Hibbard Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Madison District?
Besides Hibbard Elementary School, Madison District also operates Madison Senior High School (1,299 students), Madison Junior High School (1,261 students), and Madison Middle School (878 students). See the Madison District district page for the complete list.
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