- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pocatello, ID
Syringa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Syringa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160264000481
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Syringa Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Syringa Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Syringa Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Syringa Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 160264000481 · Pocatello, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 16.9:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Syringa Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Syringa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- This school 321
Syringa Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Syringa Elementary School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Syringa Elementary School compares
Syringa Elementary School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▲ 24% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Idaho - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,898
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Syringa Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Syringa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Syringa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Syringa Elementary School
How many students attend Syringa Elementary School?
Syringa Elementary School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Syringa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Syringa Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Syringa Elementary School?
36.2% of students at Syringa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Syringa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Syringa Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Syringa Elementary School?
Syringa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Syringa Elementary School rank among schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Syringa Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Syringa Elementary School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.