- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orofino, ID
Orofino Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Orofino Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160252000439
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orofino Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 356
- students enrolled
Orofino Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Orofino Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160252000439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Orofino Elementary School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 160252000439 · Orofino, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 13.7:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Orofino High School (360 students)
Orofino Elementary School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Orofino Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orofino High S
Orofino High School
360 students
- This school
Orofino Elementary School
356 students
- Idaho Youth Ch 129
Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall
129 students
- Timberline Hig 104
Timberline High School
104 students
- Timberline Ele 92
Timberline Elementary
92 students
- Peck Elementar 34
Peck Elementary School
34 students
What this shows Orofino Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orofino Elementary School compares
Orofino 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▲ 15% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
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
$14,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Orofino Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Orofino Joint District reports $14,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orofino Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orofino High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberline Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peck Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orofino Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orofino Elementary School
How many students attend Orofino Elementary School?
Orofino Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orofino, ID. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orofino Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orofino Elementary School 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 Orofino Elementary School?
33.8% of students at Orofino Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orofino Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Orofino Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Orofino, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orofino Elementary School?
Orofino Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Orofino Joint District?
Besides Orofino Elementary School, Orofino Joint District also operates Orofino High School (360 students), Idaho Youth Challenge Academy Fall (129 students), and Timberline High School (104 students). See the Orofino Joint District district page for the complete list.