Enrollment
524
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homedale, ID
Homedale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Homedale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160147000250
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homedale Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Homedale · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Homedale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homedale Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Homedale, ID.
School address
District: Homedale Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160147000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Homedale Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Homedale Elementary School
Homedale Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Homedale, Idaho, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Idaho schools and 27% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 44.6% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 524 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #114, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Homedale Joint District spends $7,850 per pupil, 34% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Homedale Joint District also operates Homedale High School (400 students) and Homedale Middle School (394 students) alongside Homedale 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 Homedale Elementary School compares
Homedale 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 52% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Idaho - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$7,850
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 524 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
- 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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Homedale Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Homedale Joint District, which includes Homedale Elementary School.
$7,850
Per student
-34%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.8%
State 65.5%
Federal 13.7%
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 Homedale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homedale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homedale Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homedale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~524 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Homedale Elementary School
How many students attend Homedale Elementary School?
Homedale Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homedale, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homedale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homedale Elementary School is 21.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homedale Elementary School?
44.6% of students at Homedale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homedale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Homedale Elementary School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Homedale, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homedale Elementary School?
Homedale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Homedale Elementary School rank among public schools in Homedale?
By Resource Investment Index, Homedale Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Homedale, 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 Homedale on the city page.
Is Homedale Elementary School a good school?
Homedale Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Homedale Joint District?
Besides Homedale Elementary School, Homedale Joint District also operates Homedale High School (400 students) and Homedale Middle School (394 students). See the Homedale Joint District district page for the complete list.
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