- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Rupert Elementary School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 160219000666 · Rupert, ID Other · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 18.2:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Minico Senior High School (1,203 students)
Rupert Elementary School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Rupert Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minico Senior
Minico Senior High School
1,203 students
- This school
Rupert Elementary School
620 students
- Heyburn Elemen
Heyburn Elementary School
508 students
- West Minico Mi
West Minico Middle School
506 students
- East Minico Mi
East Minico Middle School
483 students
- Paul Elementar 457
Paul Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Rupert Elementary School reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rupert Elementary School compares
Rupert 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,772
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 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.
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
District finance for Minidoka County Joint District reports $9,772 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~620 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.