Enrollment
84
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160150000506
Horseshoe Bend Elementary — Horseshoe Bend, ID
Federal NCES profile for Horseshoe Bend Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Horseshoe Bend School District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horseshoe Bend Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Horseshoe Bend Elementary reports 84 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 32.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% above the Idaho average and 37% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 84 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Horseshoe Bend School District spends $13,790 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.3% from local sources (property taxes), 61.2% from the state, and 25.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horseshoe Bend Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▲ 12% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 12% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 54% in Idaho — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,790
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 84 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 84 Top 13% in Idaho — larger than 87% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 32.7% +12% vs state
NCES ID 160150000506
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 84:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horseshoe Bend School District, which includes Horseshoe Bend Elementary.
$13,790
Per student
+7%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.3%
State 61.2%
Federal 25.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Horseshoe Bend Elementary
How many students attend Horseshoe Bend Elementary?
Horseshoe Bend Elementary has 84 students enrolled. It is a other school in HORSESHOE BEND, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horseshoe Bend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horseshoe Bend Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horseshoe Bend Elementary?
32.7% of students at Horseshoe Bend Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horseshoe Bend Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Horseshoe Bend Elementary is White at 94.0%. The school serves a student body in HORSESHOE BEND, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horseshoe Bend Elementary?
Horseshoe Bend Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.