Enrollment
82
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bancroft, ID
North Gem Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Gem Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160243000427
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Gem Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bancroft · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Gem Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Gem Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bancroft, ID.
School address
District: North Gem District · Idaho
NCES ID 160243000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Gem Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Gem Elementary
Small campus with unusually lean teacher staffing
North Gem Elementary sits near the smaller end of the Idaho enrollment distribution while also reporting a lower student-teacher ratio than most state schools. That pairing is consistent with a compact, teacher-dense setting, though small scale can limit the number of specialized courses or support roles a campus can sustain. The program and staffing sections below show whether the lean ratio extends beyond classroom teachers into broader student services.
Need and resources require a component-level read
North Gem Elementary falls within the wide middle of the Idaho distribution on both free-meal eligibility and the Resource Investment Index. Neither measure supplies an honest headline by itself. The useful distinctions are in the components: classroom staffing, counselor availability, attendance, gifted-program access, and district spending. Those fields can pull in opposite directions even when the overall percentile looks ordinary.
A combined-grade campus has a different support burden
North Gem Elementary serves a combined grade span rather than a conventional elementary, middle, or high-school band. That structure can require the same campus to cover transitions, counseling needs, and programs for students at substantially different developmental stages, so a single staffing ratio deserves more caution than it would at a narrower-grade school. Federal totals show the available people and programs, but not how those resources are divided among grade levels.
North Gem Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Bancroft, Idaho, enrolling 82 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.2% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 82 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding North Gem District spends $17,717 per pupil, 42% above the Idaho average, a better-resourced district than most.
North Gem District also operates North Gem High School (42 students) and North Gem Middle School (26 students) alongside North Gem 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 North Gem Elementary compares
North Gem 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 21% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Idaho - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,717
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, North Gem Elementary is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Gem District, which includes North Gem Elementary.
$17,717
Per student
+42%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,445
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 68.2%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Gem Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Gem High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Gem Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Gem Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~82 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Gem Elementary
How many students attend North Gem Elementary?
North Gem Elementary has 82 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bancroft, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Gem Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Gem Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Gem Elementary?
23.2% of students at North Gem Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Gem Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Gem Elementary is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Bancroft, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Gem Elementary?
North Gem Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Gem Elementary rank among public schools in Bancroft?
By Resource Investment Index, North Gem Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bancroft, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Gem District?
Besides North Gem Elementary, North Gem District also operates North Gem High School (42 students) and North Gem Middle School (26 students). See the North Gem District district page for the complete list.
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