- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shoshone, ID
Shoshone Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shoshone Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160294000512
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoshone Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Shoshone · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoshone Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoshone Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Shoshone, ID.
School address
District: Shoshone Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160294000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Shoshone Elementary School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 160294000512 · Shoshone, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 18:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Shoshone High School (143 students)
Shoshone Elementary School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Shoshone Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shoshone Elementary School
234 students
- Shoshone High
Shoshone High School
143 students
- Shoshone Middl
Shoshone Middle School
115 students
- High Desert 23
High Desert
23 students
What this shows Shoshone Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoshone Elementary School compares
Shoshone 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 61% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Idaho - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,855
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
White 38.9%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Shoshone Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Shoshone Joint District reports $11,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shoshone Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shoshone Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Desert | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Shoshone Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shoshone Elementary School
How many students attend Shoshone Elementary School?
Shoshone Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shoshone, ID. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoshone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoshone Elementary School is 18:1, which is 5% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shoshone Elementary School?
47.1% of students at Shoshone Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoshone Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shoshone Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Shoshone, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoshone Elementary School?
Shoshone Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Shoshone Elementary School rank among public schools in Shoshone?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoshone Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Shoshone, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shoshone Joint District?
Besides Shoshone Elementary School, Shoshone Joint District also operates Shoshone High School (143 students), Shoshone Middle School (115 students), and High Desert (23 students). See the Shoshone Joint District district page for the complete list.