Enrollment
342
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mullan Trail Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mullan Trail Elementary School
Mullan Trail Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Post Falls, Idaho, enrolling 342 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.1% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
The surrounding Post Falls District spends $8,747 per pupil, 27% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Post Falls District also operates Post Falls High School (1,601 students) and Post Falls Middle School (746 students) alongside Mullan Trail 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 Mullan Trail Elementary School compares
Mullan Trail 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,747
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Post Falls District, which includes Mullan Trail Elementary School.
$8,747
Per student
-27%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 22.3%
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 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
- 1,601
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
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 (~342 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Mullan Trail Elementary School a good school?
Mullan Trail Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 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.
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