Enrollment
356
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Priest River Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Priest River Elementary School
Priest River Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Priest River, Idaho, enrolling 356 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #153, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1780 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Bonner County District also operates Priest River Lamanna High (396 students) and Priest River Jr High School (184 students) alongside Priest River Elementary School.
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 Priest River Elementary School compares
Priest River 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bonner County District, which includes Priest River Elementary School.
$12,555
Per student
+5%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 49.5%
Federal 22.8%
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 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
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Priest River on the city page.
Is Priest River Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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