Enrollment
143
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160066000129
Raft River Elementary School — Malta, ID
Federal NCES profile for Raft River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
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: Cassia 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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raft River Elementary School 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
Raft River Elementary School reports 143 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% above the Idaho average and 36% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 572 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cassia County Joint District spends $9,801 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.3% from local sources (property taxes), 63.5% from the state, and 23.2% 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 3 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 Raft River Elementary School 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▲ 14% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 23% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 14% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 52% in Idaho — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,801
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 572 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 143 Top 23% in Idaho — larger than 77% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.3% +14% vs state
NCES ID 160066000129
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 572:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cassia County Joint District, which includes Raft River Elementary School.
$9,801
Per student
-24%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.3%
State 63.5%
Federal 23.2%
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
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Raft River Elementary School
How many students attend Raft River Elementary School?
Raft River Elementary School has 143 students enrolled. It is a other school in MALTA, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raft River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raft River Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raft River Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Raft River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raft River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Raft River Elementary School is White at 89.5%. The school serves a student body in MALTA, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raft River Elementary School?
Raft River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.