Enrollment
1
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160117000216
Lowman Elementary School — Lowman, ID
Federal NCES profile for Lowman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Garden Valley 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowman Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lowman Elementary School reports 1 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 77% 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 75% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Garden Valley District spends $18,272 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.7% from local sources (property taxes), 43.4% from the state, and 25.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 2 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 Lowman 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 | 4:1 | ▼ 77% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1 | top 0% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
— 77% below state mean
Top 1% in Idaho — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,272
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1 Top 0% in Idaho — larger than 100% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 4:1 -77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160117000216
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garden Valley District, which includes Lowman Elementary School.
$18,272
Per student
+41%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 43.4%
Federal 25.9%
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
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Lowman Elementary School
How many students attend Lowman Elementary School?
Lowman Elementary School has 1 students enrolled. It is a other school in LOWMAN, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowman Elementary School is 4:1, which is 77% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lowman Elementary School is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in LOWMAN, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowman Elementary School?
Lowman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.