Enrollment
493
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160327000558
Valley School — Hazelton, ID
Federal NCES profile for Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Valley District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Valley School reports 493 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% above the Idaho average and 19% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Valley District spends $11,537 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.3% from local sources (property taxes), 71.3% from the state, and 16.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Valley School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 44% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Idaho — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,537
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 493 Top 74% in Idaho — larger than 26% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.1% +44% vs state
NCES ID 160327000558
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley District, which includes Valley School.
$11,537
Per student
-11%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.3%
State 71.3%
Federal 16.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Valley School
How many students attend Valley School?
Valley School has 493 students enrolled. It is a other school in HAZELTON, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley School is 13.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley School?
42.1% of students at Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Valley School is White at 50.1%. The school serves a student body in HAZELTON, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley School?
Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.