Enrollment
23
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160072000143
Stanley Elem/Jr High School — Stanley, ID
Federal NCES profile for Stanley Elem/Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 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: Challis Joint 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stanley Elem/Jr High School 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
Stanley Elem/Jr High School reports 23 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Challis Joint District spends $14,772 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.4% from local sources (property taxes), 55.9% from the state, and 22.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), 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 Stanley Elem/Jr High School 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 45% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 6% | — | — |
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
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 45% below state mean
Top 6% in Idaho — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,772
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 23 Top 6% in Idaho — larger than 94% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160072000143
Student demographics
White 95.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Largest group: White at 95.7% 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 Challis Joint District, which includes Stanley Elem/Jr High School.
$14,772
Per student
+14%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 55.9%
Federal 22.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Stanley Elem/Jr High School
How many students attend Stanley Elem/Jr High School?
Stanley Elem/Jr High School has 23 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in STANLEY, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanley Elem/Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanley Elem/Jr High School is 9.5:1, which is 45% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanley Elem/Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Stanley Elem/Jr High School is White at 95.7%. The school serves a student body in STANLEY, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanley Elem/Jr High School?
Stanley Elem/Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) 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.