- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blackfoot, ID
Wapello Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wapello Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160027000032
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapello Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Blackfoot · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Wapello Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Blackfoot, ID.
School address
District: Blackfoot District · Idaho
NCES ID 160027000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Wapello Elementary School shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 160027000032 · Blackfoot, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 24.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackfoot High School (1,170 students)
Wapello Elementary School shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Wapello Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blackfoot High
Blackfoot High School
1,170 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
526 students
- I T Stoddard E 403
I T Stoddard Elementary School
403 students
- Ridge Crest El 359
Ridge Crest Elementary School
359 students
- Blackfoot Heri 277
Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade
277 students
- This school 211
Wapello Elementary School
211 students
What this shows Wapello Elementary School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wapello Elementary School compares
Wapello 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 15% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$10,407
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 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Wapello Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blackfoot District reports $10,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wapello Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackfoot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| I T Stoddard Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Ridge Crest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wapello Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Wapello Elementary School
How many students attend Wapello Elementary School?
Wapello Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blackfoot, ID. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), down 16.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wapello Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Wapello Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapello Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wapello Elementary School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Blackfoot, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapello Elementary School?
Wapello Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wapello Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Blackfoot?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapello Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Blackfoot, 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 Blackfoot on the city page.
What other schools are in Blackfoot District?
Besides Wapello Elementary School, Blackfoot District also operates Blackfoot High School (1,170 students), Mountain View Middle School (526 students), and I T Stoddard Elementary School (403 students). See the Blackfoot District district page for the complete list.