Enrollment
386
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Malad City, ID
Malad Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Malad Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160249000432
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malad Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Malad City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Malad Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malad Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Malad City, ID.
School address
District: Oneida County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160249000432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Malad Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Malad Elementary School
Malad Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Malad City, Idaho, enrolling 386 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #194, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Oneida County District spends $5,040 per pupil, 58% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Oneida County District also operates Idaho Home Learning Academy (7,764 students) and Malad Senior High School (315 students) alongside Malad 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 Malad Elementary School compares
Malad 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▲ 8% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Idaho - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$5,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
- 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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Malad Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oneida County District, which includes Malad Elementary School.
$5,040
Per student
-58%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.8%
State 90.5%
Federal 6.7%
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 Malad Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Home Learning Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malad Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malad Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malad Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7,764
- Students per teacher
- 58.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Malad Elementary School
How many students attend Malad Elementary School?
Malad Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Malad City, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malad Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malad Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malad Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Malad Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malad Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Malad Elementary School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Malad City, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malad Elementary School?
Malad Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Malad Elementary School rank among public schools in Malad City?
By Resource Investment Index, Malad Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Malad City, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Malad City on the city page.
Is Malad Elementary School a good school?
Malad Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Oneida County District?
Besides Malad Elementary School, Oneida County District also operates Idaho Home Learning Academy (7,764 students), Malad Senior High School (315 students), and Malad Middle School (216 students). See the Oneida County District district page for the complete list.
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