Enrollment
221
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pocatello, ID
Tendoy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tendoy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160264000482
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tendoy Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tendoy Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tendoy Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tendoy Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tendoy Elementary School
Tendoy Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pocatello, Idaho, enrolling 221 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Pocatello District spends $8,862 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students) and Pocatello High School (1,281 students) alongside Tendoy 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 Tendoy Elementary School compares
Tendoy 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 28% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Idaho - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,862
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Tendoy Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocatello District, which includes Tendoy Elementary School.
$8,862
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 61.6%
Federal 21.4%
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.
How Tendoy 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 Tendoy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~221 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tendoy Elementary School
How many students attend Tendoy Elementary School?
Tendoy Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pocatello, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tendoy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tendoy Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 12% lower 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 Tendoy Elementary School?
37.5% of students at Tendoy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tendoy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tendoy Elementary School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tendoy Elementary School?
Tendoy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Tendoy Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Tendoy Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pocatello on the city page.
Is Tendoy Elementary School a good school?
Tendoy Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Idaho schools. 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 Pocatello District?
Besides Tendoy 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.
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