- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plummer, ID
Lakeside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160081500719
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Plummer · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plummer, ID.
School address
District: Plummer-Worley Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160081500719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Lakeside Elementary School shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 160081500719 · Plummer, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 8.6:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (125 students)
Lakeside Elementary School shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeside Elementary School
146 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
125 students
- Lakeside Jr Hi
Lakeside Jr High School
62 students
What this shows Lakeside Elementary School reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Elementary School compares
Lakeside 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 50% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 129% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 4% in Idaho - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$21,213
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 40.4%
White 28.1%
Two or More 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Lakeside Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Plummer-Worley Joint District reports $21,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Jr High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Elementary School
How many students attend Lakeside Elementary School?
Lakeside Elementary School has 146 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plummer, ID. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Elementary School is 8.6:1, which is 50% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 45% lower 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 Lakeside Elementary School?
67.0% of students at Lakeside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 40.4% of enrollment, in Plummer, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Elementary School?
Lakeside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Lakeside Elementary School rank among public schools in Plummer?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Plummer, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Plummer-Worley Joint District?
Besides Lakeside Elementary School, Plummer-Worley Joint District also operates Lakeside High School (125 students) and Lakeside Jr High School (62 students). See the Plummer-Worley Joint District district page for the complete list.