Enrollment
553
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burley, ID
White Pine Elementary
Federal NCES profile for White Pine Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160066000387
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Pine Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Burley · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
White Pine Elementary has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Pine Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Burley, ID.
School address
District: Cassia County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160066000387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Pine Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Pine Elementary
White Pine Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Burley, Idaho, enrolling 553 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 553 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 172 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #156, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 553 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Cassia County Joint District spends $9,220 per pupil, 23% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cassia County Joint District also operates Burley Senior High School (1,031 students) and Burley Junior High School (560 students) alongside White Pine Elementary.
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 White Pine Elementary compares
White Pine Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▲ 22% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Idaho - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,220
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 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, White Pine Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cassia County Joint District, which includes White Pine Elementary.
$9,220
Per student
-23%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.3%
State 63.5%
Federal 23.2%
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 White Pine Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burley Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John V Evans Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Declo Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Pine Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about White Pine Elementary
How many students attend White Pine Elementary?
White Pine Elementary has 553 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burley, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at White Pine Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Pine Elementary?
35.7% of students at White Pine Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Pine Elementary?
The largest demographic group at White Pine Elementary is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Burley, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Pine Elementary?
White Pine Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 White Pine Elementary rank among schools in Burley?
By Resource Investment Index, White Pine Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Burley, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burley on the city page.
Is White Pine Elementary a good school?
White Pine Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Cassia County Joint District?
Besides White Pine Elementary, Cassia County Joint District also operates Burley Senior High School (1,031 students), Burley Junior High School (560 students), and John V Evans Elementary (543 students). See the Cassia County Joint District district page for the complete list.
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