- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burley, ID
John V Evans Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John V Evans Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160066001088
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John V Evans Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Burley · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John V Evans Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John V Evans Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Burley, ID.
School address
District: Cassia County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160066001088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
John V Evans Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 160066001088 · Burley, ID Elementary · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 20.1:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Burley Senior High School (1,031 students)
John V Evans Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
John V Evans Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burley Senior
Burley Senior High School
1,031 students
- Burley Junior
Burley Junior High School
560 students
- White Pine Ele
White Pine Elementary
553 students
- This school
John V Evans Elementary
543 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
471 students
- Declo Elementa
Declo Elementary School
453 students
What this shows John V Evans Elementary reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How John V Evans Elementary compares
John V Evans Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 41% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Idaho - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,415
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
White 45.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, John V Evans Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cassia County Joint District reports $9,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John V Evans Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burley Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Pine Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Declo Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John V Evans Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about John V Evans Elementary
How many students attend John V Evans Elementary?
John V Evans Elementary has 543 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burley, ID. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John V Evans Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John V Evans Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John V Evans Elementary?
41.4% of students at John V Evans Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John V Evans Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John V Evans Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Burley, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John V Evans Elementary?
John V Evans Elementary 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 John V Evans Elementary rank among public schools in Burley?
By Resource Investment Index, John V Evans Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Burley, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burley on the city page.
What other schools are in Cassia County Joint District?
Besides John V Evans Elementary, Cassia County Joint District also operates Burley Senior High School (1,031 students), Burley Junior High School (560 students), and White Pine Elementary (553 students). See the Cassia County Joint District district page for the complete list.