Enrollment
75
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160219001033
Preschool Center — Rupert, ID
Federal NCES profile for Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Minidoka County Joint District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preschool Center compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Preschool Center reports 75 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Minidoka County Joint District spends $9,352 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.3% from local sources (property taxes), 67.8% from the state, and 17.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Preschool Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Idaho — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,352
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 75 Top 12% in Idaho — larger than 88% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 16:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160219001033
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
White 49.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minidoka County Joint District, which includes Preschool Center.
$9,352
Per student
-28%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 67.8%
Federal 17.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Preschool Center
How many students attend Preschool Center?
Preschool Center has 75 students enrolled. It is a other school in RUPERT, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Preschool Center is 16:1, which is 8% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Preschool Center is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7%. The school serves a student body in RUPERT, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preschool Center?
Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.