- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pocatello, ID
Indian Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160264000473
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Hills Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Idaho schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Indian Hills Elementary School shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 160264000473 · Pocatello, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 19.9:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Indian Hills Elementary School shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Indian Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- This school 497
Indian Hills Elementary School
497 students
What this shows Indian Hills Elementary School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Hills Elementary School compares
Indian Hills 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▲ 8% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Idaho - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,898
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 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Indian Hills Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Hills Elementary School?
Indian Hills Elementary School has 497 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Hills Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Indian Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Hills Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Hills Elementary School?
Indian Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Indian Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Indian Hills Elementary School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.