- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Twin Falls, ID
Sawtooth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sawtooth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160324000554
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sawtooth Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sawtooth Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sawtooth Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Twin Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160324000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Sawtooth Elementary School shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 160324000554 · Twin Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 16.7:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students)
Sawtooth Elementary School shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Sawtooth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Ridge H
Canyon Ridge High School
1,445 students
- Twin Falls Hig
Twin Falls High School
1,381 students
- Vera C O'leary
Vera C O'leary Middle School
758 students
- Robert Stuart
Robert Stuart Middle School
690 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
601 students
- This school 452
Sawtooth Elementary School
452 students
What this shows Sawtooth Elementary School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sawtooth Elementary School compares
Sawtooth Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▲ 2% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Idaho - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,657
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 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Sawtooth Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Twin Falls District reports $9,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sawtooth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vera C O'leary Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Stuart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sawtooth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sawtooth Elementary School
How many students attend Sawtooth Elementary School?
Sawtooth Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Twin Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawtooth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sawtooth Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% higher 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 Sawtooth Elementary School?
29.8% of students at Sawtooth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sawtooth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sawtooth Elementary School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sawtooth Elementary School?
Sawtooth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sawtooth Elementary School rank among schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Sawtooth Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 schools in Twin Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Twin Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Falls District?
Besides Sawtooth Elementary School, Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students), Twin Falls High School (1,381 students), and Vera C O'leary Middle School (758 students). See the Twin Falls District district page for the complete list.