Enrollment
404
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Plymouth, ID
New Plymouth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for New Plymouth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160237000423
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Plymouth Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Plymouth · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Plymouth Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Plymouth Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Plymouth, ID.
School address
District: New Plymouth District · Idaho
NCES ID 160237000423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Plymouth Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Plymouth Elementary
New Plymouth Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Plymouth, Idaho, enrolling 404 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 404 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 232 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #198, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding New Plymouth District spends $9,234 per pupil, 23% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
New Plymouth District also operates New Plymouth High School (269 students) and New Plymouth Middle School (225 students) alongside New Plymouth Elementary.
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 New Plymouth Elementary compares
New Plymouth Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▲ 4% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Idaho - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,234
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, New Plymouth Elementary is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Plymouth District, which includes New Plymouth Elementary.
$9,234
Per student
-23%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 61.9%
Federal 18.9%
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.
How New Plymouth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Plymouth High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Plymouth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Plymouth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Plymouth Elementary
How many students attend New Plymouth Elementary?
New Plymouth Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Plymouth, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Plymouth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Plymouth Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Plymouth Elementary?
30.5% of students at New Plymouth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Plymouth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at New Plymouth Elementary is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in New Plymouth, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Plymouth Elementary?
New Plymouth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 New Plymouth Elementary rank among public schools in New Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, New Plymouth Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Plymouth, 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 New Plymouth on the city page.
Is New Plymouth Elementary a good school?
New Plymouth Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 New Plymouth District?
Besides New Plymouth Elementary, New Plymouth District also operates New Plymouth High School (269 students) and New Plymouth Middle School (225 students). See the New Plymouth District district page for the complete list.
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