Enrollment
126
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oldtown, ID
Idaho Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Idaho Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160000100613
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idaho Hill Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 126
- students enrolled
Idaho Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Bonner County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160000100613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idaho Hill Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idaho Hill Elementary School
Idaho Hill Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oldtown, Idaho, enrolling 126 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 126 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 77 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Bonner County District also operates Priest River Lamanna High (396 students) and Priest River Elementary School (356 students) alongside Idaho Hill 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 Idaho Hill Elementary School compares
Idaho Hill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▲ 4% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Idaho - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Idaho Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bonner County District, which includes Idaho Hill Elementary School.
$12,555
Per student
+5%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 49.5%
Federal 22.8%
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 Idaho Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priest River Lamanna High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priest River Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priest River Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priest Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idaho Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Idaho Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Idaho Hill Elementary School?
Idaho Hill Elementary School has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oldtown, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Hill Elementary School is 14:1, which is 18% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% 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 Idaho Hill Elementary School?
30.6% of students at Idaho Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idaho Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Idaho Hill Elementary School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Oldtown, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idaho Hill Elementary School?
Idaho Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Idaho Hill Elementary School a good school?
Idaho Hill Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 West Bonner County District?
Besides Idaho Hill Elementary School, West Bonner County District also operates Priest River Lamanna High (396 students), Priest River Elementary School (356 students), and Priest River Jr High School (184 students). See the West Bonner County District district page for the complete list.
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