- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Twin Falls, ID
I B Perrine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for I B Perrine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160324000660
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
I B Perrine Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
I B Perrine Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, I B Perrine Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Twin Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160324000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
I B Perrine Elementary School shrank from 494 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 160324000660 · Twin Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 12.8:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students)
I B Perrine Elementary School shrank from 494 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
I B Perrine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Ridge H
Canyon Ridge High School
1,445 students
- Twin Falls Hig
Twin Falls High School
1,381 students
- Vera C O'leary
Vera C O'leary Middle School
758 students
- Robert Stuart
Robert Stuart Middle School
690 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
601 students
- This school 359
I B Perrine Elementary School
359 students
What this shows I B Perrine Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How I B Perrine Elementary School compares
I B Perrine 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 36% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Idaho - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,657
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, I B Perrine Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twin Falls District reports $9,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How I B Perrine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera C O'leary Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Stuart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to I B Perrine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about I B Perrine Elementary School
How many students attend I B Perrine Elementary School?
I B Perrine Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Twin Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at I B Perrine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at I B Perrine Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 18% 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 I B Perrine Elementary School?
39.9% of students at I B Perrine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of I B Perrine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at I B Perrine Elementary School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for I B Perrine Elementary School?
I B Perrine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does I B Perrine Elementary School rank among schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, I B Perrine Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Twin Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Twin Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Falls District?
Besides I B Perrine Elementary School, Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students), Twin Falls High School (1,381 students), and Vera C O'leary Middle School (758 students). See the Twin Falls District district page for the complete list.