Enrollment
415
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kimberly, ID
Kimberly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kimberly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160171000300
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kimberly Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Kimberly · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kimberly Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberly Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Kimberly, ID.
School address
District: Kimberly District · Idaho
NCES ID 160171000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kimberly Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kimberly Elementary School
Kimberly Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Kimberly, Idaho, enrolling 415 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.2% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Kimberly District spends $8,127 per pupil, 32% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kimberly District also operates Kimberly High School (640 students) and Kimberly Middle School (482 students) alongside Kimberly 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 Kimberly Elementary School compares
Kimberly 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 4% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Idaho - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,127
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Kimberly Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kimberly District, which includes Kimberly Elementary School.
$8,127
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 66.4%
Federal 15.2%
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 Kimberly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kimberly Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stricker Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rise Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kimberly Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kimberly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~415 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kimberly Elementary School
How many students attend Kimberly Elementary School?
Kimberly Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kimberly, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% higher 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 Kimberly Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Kimberly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kimberly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kimberly Elementary School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Kimberly, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kimberly Elementary School?
Kimberly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Kimberly Elementary School rank among public schools in Kimberly?
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberly Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Kimberly, 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 Kimberly on the city page.
Is Kimberly Elementary School a good school?
Kimberly Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Kimberly District?
Besides Kimberly Elementary School, Kimberly District also operates Kimberly High School (640 students), Kimberly Middle School (482 students), and Stricker Elementary School (434 students). See the Kimberly District district page for the complete list.
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