Enrollment
39
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160102000192
Sweet Montour Elementary School — Sweet, ID
Federal NCES profile for Sweet Montour Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Emmett Independent 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sweet Montour Elementary 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
Sweet Montour Elementary School reports 39 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 25.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Idaho average and 52% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Emmett Independent District spends $9,897 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.2% from local sources (property taxes), 64.4% from the state, and 25.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), 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 Sweet Montour Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 15% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 8% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Idaho — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,897
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 39 Top 8% in Idaho — larger than 92% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 25.0% -15% vs state
NCES ID 160102000192
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emmett Independent District, which includes Sweet Montour Elementary School.
$9,897
Per student
-24%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 25.4%
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
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Sweet Montour Elementary School
How many students attend Sweet Montour Elementary School?
Sweet Montour Elementary School has 39 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SWEET, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweet Montour Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweet Montour Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 15% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sweet Montour Elementary School?
25.0% of students at Sweet Montour Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweet Montour Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sweet Montour Elementary School is White at 84.6%. The school serves a student body in SWEET, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweet Montour Elementary School?
Sweet Montour Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) 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.