- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Priest River, ID
Priest River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Priest River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160000100619
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Priest River Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Priest River · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Priest River Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Priest River Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Priest River, ID.
School address
District: West Bonner County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160000100619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Priest River Elementary School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 160000100619 · Priest River, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 15.5:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Priest River Lamanna High (396 students)
Priest River Elementary School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Priest River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Priest River L
Priest River Lamanna High
396 students
- This school
Priest River Elementary School
356 students
- Priest River J
Priest River Jr High School
184 students
- Idaho Hill Ele 126
Idaho Hill Elementary School
126 students
- Priest Lake El 49
Priest Lake Elementary School
49 students
What this shows Priest River Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Priest River Elementary School compares
Priest River 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 25% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Idaho - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$3
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Priest River Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for West Bonner County District reports $3 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Priest River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priest River Lamanna High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priest River Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idaho Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Priest Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Priest River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Priest River Elementary School
How many students attend Priest River Elementary School?
Priest River Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Priest River, ID. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Priest River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Priest River Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% 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 Priest River Elementary School?
36.5% of students at Priest River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Priest River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Priest River Elementary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Priest River, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Priest River Elementary School?
Priest River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Priest River Elementary School rank among public schools in Priest River?
By Resource Investment Index, Priest River Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Priest River, 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 West Bonner County District?
Besides Priest River Elementary School, West Bonner County District also operates Priest River Lamanna High (396 students), Priest River Jr High School (184 students), and Idaho Hill Elementary School (126 students). See the West Bonner County District district page for the complete list.