Enrollment
178
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160246000430
Notus Elementary School — Caldwell, ID
Federal NCES profile for Notus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Notus District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Notus Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Notus Elementary School reports 178 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% above the Idaho average and 7% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 178 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Notus District spends $16,076 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.2% from local sources (property taxes), 60.7% from the state, and 14.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Notus Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 64% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Idaho — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,076
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 178 Top 28% in Idaho — larger than 72% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 22.2:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.0% +64% vs state
NCES ID 160246000430
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 178:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Notus District, which includes Notus Elementary School.
$16,076
Per student
+24%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 60.7%
Federal 14.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Notus Elementary School
How many students attend Notus Elementary School?
Notus Elementary School has 178 students enrolled. It is a other school in CALDWELL, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Notus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Notus Elementary School is 22.2:1, which is 28% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Notus Elementary School?
48.0% of students at Notus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Notus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Notus Elementary School is White at 64.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in CALDWELL, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Notus Elementary School?
Notus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.