Enrollment
377
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rathdrum, ID
John Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160180000310
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Brown Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Idaho schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Rathdrum · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Brown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Brown Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID.
School address
District: Lakeland District · Idaho
NCES ID 160180000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Brown Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Brown Elementary School
John Brown Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rathdrum, Idaho, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Idaho schools and 38% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #208, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lakeland District also operates Lakeland Senior High School (830 students) and Lakeland Middle School (635 students) alongside John Brown 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 John Brown Elementary School compares
John Brown 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▲ 11% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Idaho - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,175
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, John Brown Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakeland District, which includes John Brown Elementary School.
$10,175
Per student
-15%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 57.2%
Federal 16.4%
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 John Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Brown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about John Brown Elementary School
How many students attend John Brown Elementary School?
John Brown Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rathdrum, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Brown Elementary School is 23.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Brown Elementary School?
32.6% of students at John Brown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Brown Elementary School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Rathdrum, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Brown Elementary School?
John Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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).
How does John Brown Elementary School rank among schools in Rathdrum?
By Resource Investment Index, John Brown Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rathdrum on the city page.
Is John Brown Elementary School a good school?
John Brown Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Lakeland District?
Besides John Brown Elementary School, Lakeland District also operates Lakeland Senior High School (830 students), Lakeland Middle School (635 students), and Timberlake Senior High School (519 students). See the Lakeland District district page for the complete list.
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