- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hope, ID
Hope Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hope Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160000200614
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 117
- students enrolled
Hope Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lake Pend Oreille School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160000200614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hope Elementary School shrank from 117 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 160000200614 · Hope, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 16.7:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandpoint High School (1,000 students)
Hope Elementary School shrank from 117 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Hope Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandpoint High
Sandpoint High School
1,000 students
- Farmin Stidwel
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
510 students
- Sandpoint Midd
Sandpoint Middle School
499 students
- Kootenai Eleme 367
Kootenai Elementary School
367 students
- Washington Ele 329
Washington Elementary School
329 students
- This school 117
Hope Elementary School
117 students
What this shows Hope Elementary School reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope Elementary School compares
Hope Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 58% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Idaho - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,061
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Hope Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Lake Pend Oreille School District reports $12,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmin Stidwell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandpoint Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kootenai Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hope Elementary School
How many students attend Hope Elementary School?
Hope Elementary School has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hope, ID. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% higher 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 Hope Elementary School?
46.2% of students at Hope Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hope Elementary School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Hope, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Elementary School?
Hope Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Lake Pend Oreille School District?
Besides Hope Elementary School, Lake Pend Oreille School District also operates Sandpoint High School (1,000 students), Farmin Stidwell Elementary School (510 students), and Sandpoint Middle School (499 students). See the Lake Pend Oreille School District district page for the complete list.