Enrollment
248
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moscow, ID
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lena Whitmore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160222000392
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lena Whitmore Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Moscow · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lena Whitmore Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Whitmore Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Moscow, ID.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lena Whitmore Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lena Whitmore Elementary School
Lena Whitmore Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Moscow, Idaho, enrolling 248 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.6% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 248 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students) and Moscow Middle School (500 students) alongside Lena Whitmore 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 Lena Whitmore Elementary School compares
Lena Whitmore 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 16% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Idaho - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Lena Whitmore Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moscow District, which includes Lena Whitmore Elementary School.
$13,116
Per student
+10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.3%
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 Lena Whitmore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moscow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A B Mcdonald Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moscow Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lena Whitmore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~248 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lena Whitmore Elementary School
How many students attend Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moscow, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lena Whitmore Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 7% 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 Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Lena Whitmore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lena Whitmore Elementary School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Moscow, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Lena Whitmore Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Moscow?
By Resource Investment Index, Lena Whitmore Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Moscow, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Moscow on the city page.
Is Lena Whitmore Elementary School a good school?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Moscow District?
Besides Lena Whitmore Elementary School, Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students), Moscow Middle School (500 students), and A B Mcdonald Elementary School (341 students). See the Moscow District district page for the complete list.
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