Enrollment
234
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shoshone Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shoshone Elementary School
Shoshone Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shoshone, Idaho, enrolling 234 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 47.1% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 234 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (39%) (diversity index 51/100).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Shoshone Joint District also operates Shoshone High School (143 students) and Shoshone Middle School (115 students) alongside Shoshone 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 Shoshone Elementary School compares
Shoshone 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,631
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
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shoshone Joint District, which includes Shoshone Elementary School.
$10,631
Per student
-11%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.6%
State 70.8%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~234 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Shoshone on the city page.
Is Shoshone Elementary School a good school?
Shoshone Elementary School earns 29/100 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 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.
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