Enrollment
248
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160222000392
Lena Whitmore Elementary School — Moscow, ID
Federal NCES profile for Lena Whitmore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Moscow District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-20% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lena Whitmore Elementary School reports 248 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 16% below the Idaho average and 53% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 310 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Moscow District spends $13,591 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.9% from local sources (property taxes), 42.9% from the state, and 14.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lena Whitmore Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 16% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Idaho — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 310 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 248 Top 37% in Idaho — larger than 63% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.6% -16% vs state
NCES ID 160222000392
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 310:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moscow District, which includes Lena Whitmore Elementary School.
$13,591
Per student
+5%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
Similar elementary schools in Moscow
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
240 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Standard public school
185 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Moscow Charter School
Standard public school
185 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
J Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
143 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 a 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 13.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in MOSCOW, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lena Whitmore Elementary School?
Lena Whitmore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.