Enrollment
556
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mountain Home, ID
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160225000403
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Mountain Home · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mountain Home, ID.
School address
District: Mountain Home District · Idaho
NCES ID 160225000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mountain Home, Idaho, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Idaho schools and 36% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 556 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 556 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Mountain Home District spends $8,804 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mountain Home District also operates Mountain Home Sr High School (918 students) and Hacker Middle School (530 students) alongside West 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 West Elementary School compares
West 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▲ 29% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Idaho - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,804
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 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, West Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountain Home District, which includes West Elementary School.
$8,804
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.7%
State 64.8%
Federal 25.4%
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 West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hacker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Home Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~556 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mountain Home, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 23.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elementary School?
37.9% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Mountain Home, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 West Elementary School rank among schools in Mountain Home?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mountain Home, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mountain Home on the city page.
Is West Elementary School a good school?
West Elementary School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Mountain Home District?
Besides West Elementary School, Mountain Home District also operates Mountain Home Sr High School (918 students), Hacker Middle School (530 students), and Mountain Home Junior High School (500 students). See the Mountain Home District district page for the complete list.
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