Enrollment
259
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160297000518
Riverside Elementary School — Blackfoot, ID
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
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: Snake River 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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverside Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Riverside Elementary School reports 259 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% 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 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% below the Idaho average and 50% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 259 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Snake River District spends $7,110 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.9% from local sources (property taxes), 67.1% from the state, and 18.9% 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 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 Riverside 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 11% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 39% | — | — |
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
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 11% 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
20:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Idaho — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$7,110
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 259 Top 39% in Idaho — larger than 61% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.1% -11% vs state
NCES ID 160297000518
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 259:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snake River District, which includes Riverside Elementary School.
$7,110
Per student
-45%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-64%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 67.1%
Federal 18.9%
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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 65:1
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
Similar elementary schools in Blackfoot
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Snake River Online
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Snake River Middle School
Standard public school
258 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Wapello Elementary School
Standard public school
211 students
Rockford Elementary School
Standard public school
145 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary School
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 20:1, which is 16% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Elementary School?
26.1% of students at Riverside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Elementary School is White at 81.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside 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.