- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
John Brown Elementary School grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+26.0%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 160180000310 · Rathdrum, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 23.6:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Senior High School (830 students)
John Brown Elementary School grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+26.0%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
John Brown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeland Senio
Lakeland Senior High School
830 students
- Lakeland Middl
Lakeland Middle School
635 students
- Timberlake Sen
Timberlake Senior High School
519 students
- Garwood Elemen
Garwood Elementary School
424 students
- Timberlake Mid
Timberlake Middle School
412 students
- This school
John Brown Elementary School
377 students
What this shows John Brown Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Brown Elementary School compares
John Brown Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,406
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 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.
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
District finance for Lakeland District reports $11,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~377 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), up 71.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.