- Enrollment
- 1,601
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Post Falls, ID
Mullan Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mullan Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160267000800
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mullan Trail Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Post Falls · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mullan Trail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mullan Trail Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Post Falls, ID.
School address
District: Post Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160267000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mullan Trail Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 160267000800 · Post Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 19:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Post Falls High School (1,601 students)
Mullan Trail Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Mullan Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Post Falls Hig
Post Falls High School
1,601 students
- Post Falls Mid
Post Falls Middle School
746 students
- River City Mid 550
River City Middle School
550 students
- Ponderosa Elem 466
Ponderosa Elementary School
466 students
- West Ridge Ele 425
West Ridge Elementary School
425 students
- This school 342
Mullan Trail Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Mullan Trail Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mullan Trail Elementary School compares
Mullan Trail 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 21% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Idaho - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,401
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
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Mullan Trail Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Post Falls District reports $9,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mullan Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Falls Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mullan Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mullan Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Mullan Trail Elementary School?
Mullan Trail Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Post Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullan Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mullan Trail Elementary School is 19:1, which is 11% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mullan Trail Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Mullan Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mullan Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mullan Trail Elementary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Post Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mullan Trail Elementary School?
Mullan Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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.
How does Mullan Trail Elementary School rank among schools in Post Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Mullan Trail Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Post Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Post Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Post Falls District?
Besides Mullan Trail Elementary School, Post Falls District also operates Post Falls High School (1,601 students), Post Falls Middle School (746 students), and River City Middle School (550 students). See the Post Falls District district page for the complete list.