- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salmon, ID
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Salmon Pioneer Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160285000503
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salmon Pioneer Primary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Salmon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Salmon Pioneer Primary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon Pioneer Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Salmon, ID.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Salmon Pioneer Primary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 160285000503 · Salmon, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 14.3:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Salmon Jr/Sr High School (349 students)
Salmon Pioneer Primary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Salmon Pioneer Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salmon Jr/Sr H
Salmon Jr/Sr High School
349 students
- This school
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
286 students
- Salmon Alterna 12
Salmon Alternative High School
12 students
What this shows Salmon Pioneer Primary School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salmon Pioneer Primary School compares
Salmon Pioneer Primary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▲ 17% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in Idaho - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,880
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Salmon Pioneer Primary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salmon District reports $11,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salmon Pioneer Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salmon Alternative High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Salmon Pioneer Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salmon Pioneer Primary School
How many students attend Salmon Pioneer Primary School?
Salmon Pioneer Primary School has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salmon, ID. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salmon Pioneer Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salmon Pioneer Primary School is 14.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salmon Pioneer Primary School?
34.2% of students at Salmon Pioneer Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salmon Pioneer Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Salmon Pioneer Primary School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Salmon, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salmon Pioneer Primary School?
Salmon Pioneer Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Salmon Pioneer Primary School rank among public schools in Salmon?
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon Pioneer Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Salmon, 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 Salmon District?
Besides Salmon Pioneer Primary School, Salmon District also operates Salmon Jr/Sr High School (349 students) and Salmon Alternative High School (12 students). See the Salmon District district page for the complete list.