Enrollment
620
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rupert, ID
Rupert Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rupert Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160219000666
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rupert Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Rupert · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rupert Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rupert Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Rupert, ID.
School address
District: Minidoka County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160219000666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rupert Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rupert Elementary School
Rupert Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Rupert, Idaho, enrolling 620 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 51.2% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 620 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (46%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 620 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Minidoka County Joint District spends $8,535 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Minidoka County Joint District also operates Minico Senior High School (1,203 students) and Heyburn Elementary School (508 students) alongside Rupert 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 Rupert Elementary School compares
Rupert 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 75% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
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
$8,535
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 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
White 45.5%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Rupert 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 Minidoka County Joint District, which includes Rupert Elementary School.
$8,535
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 67.8%
Federal 17.9%
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 Rupert Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minico Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heyburn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Minico Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Minico Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rupert Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~620 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rupert Elementary School
How many students attend Rupert Elementary School?
Rupert Elementary School has 620 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rupert, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rupert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rupert Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rupert Elementary School?
51.2% of students at Rupert Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rupert Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rupert Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Rupert, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rupert Elementary School?
Rupert Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Rupert Elementary School rank among schools in Rupert?
By Resource Investment Index, Rupert Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Rupert, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rupert on the city page.
Is Rupert Elementary School a good school?
Rupert Elementary School earns 32/100 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 Minidoka County Joint District?
Besides Rupert Elementary School, Minidoka County Joint District also operates Minico Senior High School (1,203 students), Heyburn Elementary School (508 students), and West Minico Middle School (506 students). See the Minidoka County Joint District district page for the complete list.
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