Enrollment
403
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blackfoot, ID
I T Stoddard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for I T Stoddard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160027000028
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
I T Stoddard Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Blackfoot · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 403
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, I T Stoddard Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Blackfoot, ID.
School address
District: Blackfoot District · Idaho
NCES ID 160027000028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+39% vs state
What stands out at I T Stoddard Elementary School
I T Stoddard Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Blackfoot, Idaho, enrolling 403 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Blackfoot District also operates Blackfoot High School (1,170 students) and Mountain View Middle School (526 students) alongside I T Stoddard 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 I T Stoddard Elementary School compares
I T Stoddard Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 39% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
$9,635
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 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, I T Stoddard Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackfoot District, which includes I T Stoddard Elementary School.
$9,635
Per student
-19%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How I T Stoddard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Ridge Crest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Donald D Stalker Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to I T Stoddard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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.
Next steps
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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 public 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% of enrollment, in Blackfoot, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does I T Stoddard Elementary School rank among schools in Blackfoot?
By Resource Investment Index, I T Stoddard Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Blackfoot, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blackfoot on the city page.
Is I T Stoddard Elementary School a good school?
I T Stoddard Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Blackfoot District?
Besides I T Stoddard Elementary School, Blackfoot District also operates Blackfoot High School (1,170 students), Mountain View Middle School (526 students), and Ridge Crest Elementary School (359 students). See the Blackfoot District district page for the complete list.
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