Enrollment
511
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pocatello, ID
Tyhee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tyhee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160264000483
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyhee Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyhee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyhee Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tyhee Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tyhee Elementary School
Tyhee Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pocatello, Idaho, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.6% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (20%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
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 Tyhee 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 Tyhee Elementary School compares
Tyhee 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 9% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Idaho - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 65.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Tyhee 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 Tyhee 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 Tyhee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyhee 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 other 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 (~511 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tyhee Elementary School
How many students attend Tyhee Elementary School?
Tyhee Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pocatello, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyhee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyhee Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tyhee Elementary School?
26.6% of students at Tyhee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyhee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tyhee Elementary School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyhee Elementary School?
Tyhee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Tyhee Elementary School rank among schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyhee Elementary School ranks #5 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.
Is Tyhee Elementary School a good school?
Tyhee Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Tyhee 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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