Enrollment
375
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Post Falls, ID
Seltice Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seltice Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160267000490
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seltice Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Post Falls · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Seltice Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seltice Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Post Falls, ID.
School address
District: Post Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160267000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seltice Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seltice Elementary School
Seltice Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Post Falls, Idaho, enrolling 375 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 375 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.
Among 220 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
The surrounding Post Falls District spends $8,747 per pupil, 27% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Post Falls District also operates Post Falls High School (1,601 students) and Post Falls Middle School (746 students) alongside Seltice 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 Seltice Elementary School compares
Seltice 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▲ 10% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Idaho - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,747
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Seltice Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Post Falls District, which includes Seltice Elementary School.
$8,747
Per student
-27%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 22.3%
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 Seltice Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Falls Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River City Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seltice Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,601
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Seltice Elementary School
How many students attend Seltice Elementary School?
Seltice Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Post Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seltice Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seltice Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% 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 Seltice Elementary School?
32.2% of students at Seltice Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seltice Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seltice Elementary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Post Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seltice Elementary School?
Seltice Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Seltice Elementary School rank among schools in Post Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Seltice Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Post 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 Post Falls on the city page.
Is Seltice Elementary School a good school?
Seltice Elementary School earns 52/100 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 Post Falls District?
Besides Seltice Elementary School, Post Falls District also operates Post Falls High School (1,601 students), Post Falls Middle School (746 students), and River City Middle School (550 students). See the Post Falls District district page for the complete list.
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