- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Shadow Butte Elementary School shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 160102000798 · Emmett, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 15.5:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Emmett High School (680 students)
Shadow Butte Elementary School shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Shadow Butte Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emmett High Sc
Emmett High School
680 students
- Emmett Middle
Emmett Middle School
539 students
- This school
Shadow Butte Elementary School
387 students
- Kenneth J Carb
Kenneth J Carberry Elementary
376 students
- Butte View Sch
Butte View School
294 students
- Black Canyon J 142
Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School
142 students
What this shows Shadow Butte Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shadow Butte Elementary School compares
Shadow Butte 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,086
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 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.
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
District finance for Emmett Independent District reports $9,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~387 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), down 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.