- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Payette, ID
Payette Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Payette Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160258000171
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Payette Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Payette · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Payette Primary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Payette Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Payette, ID.
School address
District: Payette Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160258000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Payette Primary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 160258000171 · Payette, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 22.7:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccain Middle School (375 students)
Payette Primary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Payette Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Payette Primary School
477 students
- Mccain Middle
Mccain Middle School
375 students
- Payette High S
Payette High School
319 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
202 students
- Presidio High 103
Presidio High School
103 students
What this shows Payette Primary School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Payette Primary School compares
Payette Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 149% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 149% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Idaho - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Payette Primary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Payette Joint District reports $10,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Payette Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccain Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payette High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Presidio High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Payette Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Payette
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Payette Primary School
How many students attend Payette Primary School?
Payette Primary School has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Payette, ID. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Payette Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Payette Primary School is 22.7:1, which is 33% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Payette Primary School?
73.1% of students at Payette Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Payette Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Payette Primary School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Payette, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Payette Primary School?
Payette Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Payette Primary School rank among public schools in Payette?
By Resource Investment Index, Payette Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Payette, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Payette on the city page.
What other schools are in Payette Joint District?
Besides Payette Primary School, Payette Joint District also operates Mccain Middle School (375 students), Payette High School (319 students), and Westside Elementary School (202 students). See the Payette Joint District district page for the complete list.