- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moscow, ID
West Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160222000395
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Park Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Moscow · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Moscow, ID.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
West Park Elementary School shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 160222000395 · Moscow, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 20:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Moscow High School (760 students)
West Park Elementary School shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 153 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE held 12.9 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
West Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moscow High Sc
Moscow High School
760 students
- Moscow Middle
Moscow Middle School
500 students
- A B Mcdonald E
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
341 students
- Lena Whitmore 248
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
248 students
- This school 240
West Park Elementary School
240 students
- Moscow Charter 185
Moscow Charter School
185 students
What this shows West Park Elementary School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Park Elementary School compares
West Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▲ 9% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Idaho - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,379
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, West Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moscow District reports $12,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moscow Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A B Mcdonald Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lena Whitmore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moscow Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Park Elementary School
How many students attend West Park Elementary School?
West Park Elementary School has 240 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moscow, ID. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Park Elementary School is 20:1, which is 17% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Park Elementary School?
31.8% of students at West Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Park Elementary School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Moscow, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Park Elementary School?
West Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 West Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Moscow?
By Resource Investment Index, West Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Moscow, 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 Moscow on the city page.
What other schools are in Moscow District?
Besides West Park Elementary School, Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students), Moscow Middle School (500 students), and A B Mcdonald Elementary School (341 students). See the Moscow District district page for the complete list.