- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lena Whitmore Elementary School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 160222000392 · Moscow, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 14.6:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Moscow High School (760 students)
Lena Whitmore Elementary School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Lena Whitmore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moscow High Sc
Moscow High School
760 students
- Moscow Middle
Moscow Middle School
500 students
- A B Mcdonald E
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
341 students
- This school 248
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
248 students
- West Park Elem 240
West Park Elementary School
240 students
- Moscow Charter 185
Moscow Charter School
185 students
What this shows Lena Whitmore Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lena Whitmore Elementary School compares
Lena Whitmore Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,379
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
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.
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
District finance for Moscow District reports $12,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~248 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.