- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mountain Home, ID
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160225000402
👥 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
North Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Mountain Home · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mountain Home, ID.
School address
District: Mountain Home District · Idaho
NCES ID 160225000402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
North Elementary School grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 160225000402 · Mountain Home, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 18.8:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Home Sr High School (918 students)
North Elementary School grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Home
Mountain Home Sr High School
918 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
556 students
- Hacker Middle
Hacker Middle School
530 students
- Mountain Home
Mountain Home Junior High School
500 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
386 students
- This school 357
North Elementary School
357 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▲ 28% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% 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
$9,390
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
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, North Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Mountain Home District reports $9,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hacker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Home Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mountain Home, ID. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary School?
37.4% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Mountain Home, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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.
How does North Elementary School rank among schools in Mountain Home?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mountain Home, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mountain Home on the city page.
What other schools are in Mountain Home District?
Besides North Elementary School, Mountain Home District also operates Mountain Home Sr High School (918 students), West Elementary School (556 students), and Hacker Middle School (530 students). See the Mountain Home District district page for the complete list.