Enrollment
145
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockford Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockford Elementary School
Rockford Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Blackfoot, Idaho, enrolling 145 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Snake River District spends $7,037 per pupil, 41% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Snake River District also operates Snake River Online (1,750 students) and Snake River High School (583 students) alongside Rockford 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 Rockford Elementary School compares
Rockford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snake River District, which includes Rockford Elementary School.
$7,037
Per student
-41%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Rockford Elementary School a good school?
Rockford Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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