Enrollment
403
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160027000028
I T Stoddard Elementary School — Blackfoot, ID
Federal NCES profile for I T Stoddard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
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: Blackfoot 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.
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+39% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
I T Stoddard Elementary School reports 403 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the Idaho average and 22% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 403 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Blackfoot District spends $11,663 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.8% from local sources (property taxes), 61.4% from the state, and 24.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 2 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 I T Stoddard Elementary School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 39% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 62% | — | — |
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
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,663
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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 403 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 403 Top 62% in Idaho — larger than 38% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 40.6% +39% vs state
NCES ID 160027000028
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 403:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackfoot District, which includes I T Stoddard Elementary School.
$11,663
Per student
-10%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.8%
State 61.4%
Federal 24.8%
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.
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- Students per teacher
- —
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- Students per teacher
- —
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- Students per teacher
- —
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- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about I T Stoddard Elementary School
How many students attend I T Stoddard Elementary School?
I T Stoddard Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is a other school in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at I T Stoddard Elementary School?
40.6% of students at I T Stoddard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of I T Stoddard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at I T Stoddard Elementary School is White at 58.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for I T Stoddard Elementary School?
I T Stoddard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 2 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. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.