- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Potlatch Elementary School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 160270000494 · Potlatch, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 13.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Potlatch Jr/Sr High School (209 students)
Potlatch Elementary School shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
How Potlatch Elementary School compares
Potlatch 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,263
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 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.
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
District finance for Potlatch District reports $14,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~239 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.