- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Tendoy Elementary School grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 160264000482 · Pocatello, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 13.8:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Tendoy Elementary School grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Tendoy 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 221
Tendoy Elementary School
221 students
What this shows Tendoy Elementary School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tendoy Elementary School compares
Tendoy Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,281
- 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 elementary 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 (~221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.