Enrollment
281
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rexburg, ID
South Fork Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Fork Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160192000974
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fork Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Rexburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Fork Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Fork Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Rexburg, ID.
School address
District: Madison District · Idaho
NCES ID 160192000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Fork Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Fork Elementary
South Fork Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Rexburg, Idaho, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 281 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
The surrounding Madison District spends $8,120 per pupil, 32% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Madison District also operates Madison Senior High School (1,299 students) and Madison Junior High School (1,261 students) alongside South Fork Elementary.
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 South Fork Elementary compares
South Fork Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▲ 7% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Idaho - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,120
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
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, South Fork Elementary is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison District, which includes South Fork Elementary.
$8,120
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 55.6%
Federal 21.7%
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 South Fork Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fork Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~281 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Fork Elementary
How many students attend South Fork Elementary?
South Fork Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rexburg, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fork Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fork Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Fork Elementary?
31.4% of students at South Fork Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fork Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Fork Elementary is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Rexburg, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fork Elementary?
South Fork Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 South Fork Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rexburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Fork Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Rexburg, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rexburg on the city page.
Is South Fork Elementary a good school?
South Fork Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools. 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 Madison District?
Besides South Fork Elementary, Madison District also operates Madison Senior High School (1,299 students), Madison Junior High School (1,261 students), and Madison Middle School (878 students). See the Madison District district page for the complete list.
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