- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 160264000659 · Chubbuck, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 17.6:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- This school 352
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Rulon M Ellis Elementary School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rulon M Ellis Elementary School compares
Rulon M Ellis 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,898
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 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.
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
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,281
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~352 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.