Enrollment
239
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Potlatch, ID
Potlatch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Potlatch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160270000494
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potlatch Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 239
- students enrolled
Potlatch Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Potlatch District · Idaho
NCES ID 160270000494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Potlatch Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Potlatch Elementary School
Potlatch Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Potlatch, Idaho, enrolling 239 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.8% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 239 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district, Potlatch District, also runs Potlatch Jr/Sr High School (209 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 Potlatch Elementary School compares
Potlatch 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 15% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Idaho - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,370
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Potlatch Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Potlatch District, which includes Potlatch Elementary School.
$13,370
Per student
+12%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 58.2%
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 Potlatch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potlatch Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potlatch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~239 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Potlatch Elementary School
How many students attend Potlatch Elementary School?
Potlatch Elementary School has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Potlatch, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potlatch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potlatch Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 15% 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 Potlatch Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Potlatch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potlatch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Potlatch Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Potlatch, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potlatch Elementary School?
Potlatch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
Is Potlatch Elementary School a good school?
Potlatch Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Potlatch District?
Besides Potlatch Elementary School, Potlatch District also operates Potlatch Jr/Sr High School (209 students). See the Potlatch District district page for the complete list.
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