- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rathdrum, ID
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Twin Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160180000956
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Lakes Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Rathdrum · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Lakes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID.
School address
District: Lakeland District · Idaho
NCES ID 160180000956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-77 students YoY
Twin Lakes Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-21.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-77 students YoY 160180000956 · Rathdrum, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 12.4:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Senior High School (830 students)
Twin Lakes Elementary School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-21.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Twin Lakes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeland Senio
Lakeland Senior High School
830 students
- Lakeland Middl
Lakeland Middle School
635 students
- Timberlake Sen
Timberlake Senior High School
519 students
- Garwood Elemen
Garwood Elementary School
424 students
- Timberlake Mid
Timberlake Middle School
412 students
- This school 272
Twin Lakes Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Twin Lakes Elementary School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Lakes Elementary School compares
Twin Lakes 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 49% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 17% in Idaho - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,406
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Twin Lakes Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakeland District reports $11,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twin Lakes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberlake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Lakes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School?
Twin Lakes Elementary School has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rathdrum, ID. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 27% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 21% 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 Twin Lakes Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Twin Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Twin Lakes Elementary School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Rathdrum, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Lakes Elementary School?
Twin Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Twin Lakes Elementary School rank among schools in Rathdrum?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rathdrum on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeland District?
Besides Twin Lakes Elementary School, Lakeland District also operates Lakeland Senior High School (830 students), Lakeland Middle School (635 students), and Timberlake Senior High School (519 students). See the Lakeland District district page for the complete list.