Enrollment
240
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Park Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Park Elementary School
West Park Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Moscow, Idaho, enrolling 240 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 240 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #105, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students) and Moscow Middle School (500 students) alongside West Park 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 Park Elementary School compares
West Park 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moscow District, which includes West Park Elementary School.
$13,116
Per student
+10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~240 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is West Park Elementary School a good school?
West Park Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.
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