- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blackfoot, ID
Rockford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rockford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160297000519
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockford Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Blackfoot · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockford Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Blackfoot, ID.
School address
District: Snake River District · Idaho
NCES ID 160297000519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Rockford Elementary School grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 160297000519 · Blackfoot, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 18.1:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Snake River Online (1,750 students)
Rockford Elementary School grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Rockford 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
- Riverside Elem 259
Riverside Elementary School
259 students
- Snake River Mi 258
Snake River Middle School
258 students
- This school 145
Rockford Elementary School
145 students
What this shows Rockford Elementary School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockford Elementary School compares
Rockford Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 26% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Idaho - lower ratio than 36% 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 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Rockford Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Rockford 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snake River Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snake River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockford 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
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockford Elementary School
How many students attend Rockford Elementary School?
Rockford Elementary School has 145 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blackfoot, ID. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockford Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockford Elementary School?
21.8% of students at Rockford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rockford Elementary School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Blackfoot, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockford Elementary School?
Rockford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rockford Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Blackfoot?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockford Elementary School ranks #2 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 Rockford 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.