Enrollment
357
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elementary School
North Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mountain Home, Idaho, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 357 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 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #137, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 52/100).
The surrounding Mountain Home District spends $8,804 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mountain Home District also operates Mountain Home Sr High School (918 students) and West Elementary School (556 students) alongside North 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 North Elementary School compares
North 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,804
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountain Home District, which includes North Elementary School.
$8,804
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.7%
State 64.8%
Federal 25.4%
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 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
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is North Elementary School a good school?
North Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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