Enrollment
434
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kimberly, ID
Stricker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stricker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160171001103
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stricker Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Kimberly · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stricker Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stricker Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Kimberly, ID.
School address
District: Kimberly District · Idaho
NCES ID 160171001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stricker Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stricker Elementary School
Stricker Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Kimberly, Idaho, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 434 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Kimberly District spends $8,127 per pupil, 32% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kimberly District also operates Kimberly High School (640 students) and Kimberly Middle School (482 students) alongside Stricker 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 Stricker Elementary School compares
Stricker 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 42% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Idaho - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,127
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Stricker Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kimberly District, which includes Stricker Elementary School.
$8,127
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 66.4%
Federal 15.2%
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 Stricker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kimberly Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kimberly Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rise Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kimberly Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stricker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stricker Elementary School
How many students attend Stricker Elementary School?
Stricker Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kimberly, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stricker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stricker Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 6% 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 Stricker Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Stricker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stricker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stricker Elementary School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Kimberly, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stricker Elementary School?
Stricker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stricker Elementary School rank among public schools in Kimberly?
By Resource Investment Index, Stricker Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Kimberly, 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 Kimberly on the city page.
Is Stricker Elementary School a good school?
Stricker Elementary School earns 37/100 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 Kimberly District?
Besides Stricker Elementary School, Kimberly District also operates Kimberly High School (640 students), Kimberly Middle School (482 students), and Kimberly Elementary School (415 students). See the Kimberly District district page for the complete list.
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