Enrollment
387
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Emmett, ID
Shadow Butte Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shadow Butte Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160102000798
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shadow Butte Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Emmett · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shadow Butte Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Butte Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Emmett, ID.
School address
District: Emmett Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160102000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shadow Butte Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shadow Butte Elementary School
Shadow Butte Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Emmett, Idaho, enrolling 387 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Emmett Independent District also operates Emmett High School (680 students) and Emmett Middle School (539 students) alongside Shadow Butte 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 Shadow Butte Elementary School compares
Shadow Butte 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▲ 19% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Idaho - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,687
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 387 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 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Shadow Butte 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 Emmett Independent District, which includes Shadow Butte Elementary School.
$9,687
Per student
-19%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 25.4%
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 Shadow Butte Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmett Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth J Carberry Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butte View School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shadow Butte Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shadow Butte Elementary School
How many students attend Shadow Butte Elementary School?
Shadow Butte Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Emmett, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Butte Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Butte Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% 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 Shadow Butte Elementary School?
34.8% of students at Shadow Butte Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shadow Butte Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shadow Butte Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Emmett, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shadow Butte Elementary School?
Shadow Butte Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Shadow Butte Elementary School rank among public schools in Emmett?
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Butte Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Emmett, 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 Emmett on the city page.
Is Shadow Butte Elementary School a good school?
Shadow Butte Elementary School earns 44/100 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 Emmett Independent District?
Besides Shadow Butte Elementary School, Emmett Independent District also operates Emmett High School (680 students), Emmett Middle School (539 students), and Kenneth J Carberry Elementary (376 students). See the Emmett Independent District district page for the complete list.
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