- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
South Fork Elementary shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 15.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 160192000974 · Rexburg, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 18.7:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Senior High School (1,299 students)
South Fork Elementary shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 15.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
South Fork Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Senior
Madison Senior High School
1,299 students
- Madison Junior
Madison Junior High School
1,261 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
878 students
- Burton Element 516
Burton Elementary School
516 students
- Kennedy Elemen 391
Kennedy Elementary School
391 students
- This school 281
South Fork Elementary
281 students
What this shows South Fork Elementary reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fork Elementary compares
South Fork Elementary 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$8,423
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
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
District finance for Madison District reports $8,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,261
- 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
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 (~281 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 25.
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, 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 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.
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.