Enrollment
286
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salmon Pioneer Primary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salmon Pioneer Primary School
Salmon Pioneer Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Salmon, Idaho, enrolling 286 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 286 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Salmon District also operates Salmon Jr/Sr High School (349 students) and Salmon Alternative High School (12 students) alongside Salmon Pioneer Primary 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 Salmon Pioneer Primary School compares
Salmon Pioneer Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,117
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salmon District, which includes Salmon Pioneer Primary School.
$11,117
Per student
-7%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.1%
State 65.3%
Federal 24.6%
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 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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Salmon on the city page.
Is Salmon Pioneer Primary School a good school?
Salmon Pioneer Primary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Idaho schools. 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 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.
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