- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buhl, ID
Popplewell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Popplewell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160048000101
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Popplewell Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Buhl · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Popplewell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Popplewell Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Buhl, ID.
School address
District: Buhl Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160048000101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Popplewell Elementary School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 160048000101 · Buhl, ID Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 18.7:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Buhl High School (347 students)
Popplewell Elementary School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Popplewell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Popplewell Elementary School
542 students
- Buhl High Scho
Buhl High School
347 students
- Buhl Middle Sc
Buhl Middle School
298 students
- Wakapa Academy 11
Wakapa Academy
11 students
What this shows Popplewell Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Popplewell Elementary School compares
Popplewell Elementary 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 39% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Idaho - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,800
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Popplewell Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Buhl Joint District reports $10,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Popplewell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buhl High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buhl Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakapa Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Popplewell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Popplewell Elementary School
How many students attend Popplewell Elementary School?
Popplewell Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buhl, ID. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Popplewell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Popplewell Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Popplewell Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Popplewell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Popplewell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Popplewell Elementary School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Buhl, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Popplewell Elementary School?
Popplewell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Popplewell Elementary School rank among public schools in Buhl?
By Resource Investment Index, Popplewell Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Buhl, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Buhl Joint District?
Besides Popplewell Elementary School, Buhl Joint District also operates Buhl High School (347 students), Buhl Middle School (298 students), and Wakapa Academy (11 students). See the Buhl Joint District district page for the complete list.