Enrollment
352
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chubbuck, ID
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rulon M Ellis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160264000659
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Chubbuck · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rulon M Ellis Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Chubbuck, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rulon M Ellis Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chubbuck, Idaho, enrolling 352 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 352 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Pocatello District spends $8,862 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students) and Pocatello High School (1,281 students) alongside Rulon M Ellis 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 Rulon M Ellis Elementary School compares
Rulon M Ellis 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▲ 8% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Idaho - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,862
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocatello District, which includes Rulon M Ellis Elementary School.
$8,862
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 61.6%
Federal 21.4%
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 Rulon M Ellis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rulon M Ellis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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 (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
How many students attend Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chubbuck, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?
31.6% of students at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Chubbuck, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?
Rulon M Ellis 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 Rulon M Ellis Elementary School rank among schools in Chubbuck?
By Resource Investment Index, Rulon M Ellis Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Chubbuck, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chubbuck on the city page.
Is Rulon M Ellis Elementary School a good school?
Rulon M Ellis 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 Pocatello District?
Besides Rulon M Ellis Elementary School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.
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