- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Ucon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ucon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160093000178
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ucon Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools.
- #18 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ucon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ucon Elementary School ranks #18 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Bonneville Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160093000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ucon Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 160093000178 · Idaho Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 21.3:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students)
Ucon Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Ucon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thunder Ridge
Thunder Ridge High School
1,693 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,230 students
- Bonneville Hig
Bonneville High School
1,176 students
- Black Canyon M
Black Canyon Middle School
810 students
- Iona Elementar 661
Iona Elementary School
661 students
- This school 447
Ucon Elementary School
447 students
What this shows Ucon Elementary School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ucon Elementary School compares
Ucon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 13% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in Idaho - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,756
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 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Ucon Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonneville Joint District reports $8,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ucon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Canyon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iona Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ucon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ucon Elementary School
How many students attend Ucon Elementary School?
Ucon Elementary School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ucon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ucon Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ucon Elementary School?
25.5% of students at Ucon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ucon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ucon Elementary School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ucon Elementary School?
Ucon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Ucon Elementary School rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Ucon Elementary School ranks #18 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonneville Joint District?
Besides Ucon Elementary School, Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students), Hillcrest High School (1,230 students), and Bonneville High School (1,176 students). See the Bonneville Joint District district page for the complete list.