Enrollment
556
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160225000403
West Elementary School — Mountain Home, ID
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 14/100.
👥 Class size 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
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: Mountain Home 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+25% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Elementary School reports 556 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% above the Idaho average and 27% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 556 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mountain Home District spends $9,327 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.7% from local sources (property taxes), 64.8% from the state, and 25.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 West Elementary 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▲ 29% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 81% | — | — |
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
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
— 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Idaho — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,327
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
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
Enrollment 556 Top 81% in Idaho — larger than 19% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 21.7:1 +25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.9% +29% vs state
NCES ID 160225000403
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 556:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountain Home District, which includes West Elementary School.
$9,327
Per student
-28%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in MOUNTAIN HOME, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in MOUNTAIN HOME, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.