- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blackfoot, ID
Riverside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160297000518
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Blackfoot · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Blackfoot, ID.
School address
District: Snake River District · Idaho
NCES ID 160297000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Riverside Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 160297000518 · Blackfoot, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 18.5:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Snake River Online (1,750 students)
Riverside Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Riverside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Snake River On
Snake River Online
1,750 students
- Snake River Hi 583
Snake River High School
583 students
- Snake River Jr 284
Snake River Jr High School
284 students
- This school 259
Riverside Elementary School
259 students
- Snake River Mi 258
Snake River Middle School
258 students
- Moreland Eleme 238
Moreland Elementary School
238 students
What this shows Riverside Elementary School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Elementary School compares
Riverside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 11% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Idaho - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$7,742
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Riverside Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Snake River District reports $7,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snake River Online | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Snake River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snake River Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snake River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moreland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Elementary School
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blackfoot, ID. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Blackfoot, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Elementary School?
Riverside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Riverside Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Blackfoot?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Blackfoot, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Blackfoot on the city page.
What other schools are in Snake River District?
Besides Riverside Elementary School, Snake River District also operates Snake River Online (1,750 students), Snake River High School (583 students), and Snake River Jr High School (284 students). See the Snake River District district page for the complete list.