- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Melba 2c, ID
Melba Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Melba Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160207000359
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Melba Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 430
- students enrolled
Melba Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Melba Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160207000359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Melba Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 160207000359 · Melba 2c, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 18.7:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Melba High School (394 students)
Melba Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
How Melba Elementary School compares
Melba 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 18% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Idaho - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,975
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Melba Elementary School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Melba Joint District reports $8,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Melba Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melba High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Melba Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Melba Elementary School
How many students attend Melba Elementary School?
Melba Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Melba 2c, ID. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melba Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Melba Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Melba Elementary School?
24.1% of students at Melba Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Melba Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Melba Elementary School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Melba 2c, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Melba Elementary School?
Melba Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Melba Joint District?
Besides Melba Elementary School, Melba Joint District also operates Melba High School (394 students). See the Melba Joint District district page for the complete list.