Enrollment
178
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
Notus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Notus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160246000430
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Notus Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Notus Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Notus Elementary School ranks #5 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Notus District · Idaho
NCES ID 160246000430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+16% 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
What stands out at Notus Elementary School
Notus Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 178 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 48.0% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 178 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Notus District spends $14,869 per pupil, 25% above the Idaho average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Notus District, also runs Notus Jr/Sr High School (157 students).
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 Notus Elementary School compares
Notus 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 64% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Idaho - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,869
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
Somewhat 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
- 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 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Notus Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Notus District, which includes Notus Elementary School.
$14,869
Per student
+25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Notus Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notus Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Notus Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~178 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Notus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Notus Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Notus Elementary School?
Notus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Notus Elementary School rank among schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Notus Elementary School ranks #5 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Caldwell on the city page.
Is Notus Elementary School a good school?
Notus Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Notus District?
Besides Notus Elementary School, Notus District also operates Notus Jr/Sr High School (157 students). See the Notus District district page for the complete list.
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