- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Notus Elementary School shrank from 200 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 160246000430 · Caldwell, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 19.8:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Notus Jr/Sr High School (157 students)
Notus Elementary School shrank from 200 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
How Notus Elementary School compares
Notus Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,885
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Notus District reports $12,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~178 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.