- Enrollment
- 1,601
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Post Falls, ID
West Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160267000970
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Ridge Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Post Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Post Falls, ID.
School address
District: Post Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160267000970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
West Ridge Elementary School shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 160267000970 · Post Falls, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 19.3:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Post Falls High School (1,601 students)
West Ridge Elementary School shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
West Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Post Falls Hig
Post Falls High School
1,601 students
- Post Falls Mid
Post Falls Middle School
746 students
- River City Mid 550
River City Middle School
550 students
- Ponderosa Elem 466
Ponderosa Elementary School
466 students
- This school 425
West Ridge Elementary School
425 students
- Greensferry El 406
Greensferry Elementary School
406 students
What this shows West Ridge Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Ridge Elementary School compares
West Ridge 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 32% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Idaho - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,401
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, West Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Post Falls District reports $9,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Falls Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River City Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greensferry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend West Ridge Elementary School?
West Ridge Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Post Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ridge Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Ridge Elementary School?
19.8% of students at West Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Ridge Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Post Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ridge Elementary School?
West Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 West Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Post Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Post Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Post Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Post Falls District?
Besides West Ridge Elementary School, Post Falls District also operates Post Falls High School (1,601 students), Post Falls Middle School (746 students), and River City Middle School (550 students). See the Post Falls District district page for the complete list.