Enrollment
1,750
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160297001137
Snake River Online — Blackfoot, ID
Federal NCES profile for Snake River Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Snake River District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
65:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+276% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snake River Online compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Snake River Online reports 1,750 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 65:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 276% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 309% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Snake River District spends $7,110 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.9% from local sources (property taxes), 67.1% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Snake River Online compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 65:1 | ▲ 276% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
65:1
students per teacher
— 276% above state mean
Top 100% in Idaho — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$7,110
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 1,750 Top 99% in Idaho — larger than 1% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 65:1 +276% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160297001137
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snake River District, which includes Snake River Online.
$7,110
Per student
-45%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-64%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 67.1%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
Similar elementary schools in Blackfoot
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
259 students 20:1 students per teacher
Snake River Middle School
Standard public school
258 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Wapello Elementary School
Standard public school
211 students
Rockford Elementary School
Standard public school
145 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Snake River Online
How many students attend Snake River Online?
Snake River Online has 1,750 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snake River Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Snake River Online is 65:1, which is 276% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 309% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snake River Online?
The largest demographic group at Snake River Online is White at 85.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snake River Online?
Snake River Online has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.