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Elementary· 11 schools in district

WAPELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

195 E 350 N, BLACKFOOT, ID 83221BLACKFOOT DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
226
Students
Total enrolled
$11,663
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 226 students in grades KG–05 in BLACKFOOT, Idaho.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,663 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WAPELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in BLACKFOOT, Idaho, serving grades KG–05 with 226 students. The district invests $11,663 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347. About 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at WAPELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

226
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
39%
Free Lunch
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution117 male · 109 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility39%
National avg 52% · 87 students
Student Composition
77%
18%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160027000032

Academic Outcomes at WAPELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 89th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 83221

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,663Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,663
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,132
Student Support$2,216
Administration$1,400
Operations$1,750
Other$1,166
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,663 spent per student, an estimated $5,167 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
State government
61.4%
Local (property tax)
13.8%
Federal programs
24.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,663/student, 19% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
I T STODDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDONALD D STALKER ELEMENTARYGROVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+1 more
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Middle
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLBLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE
↓
High School
BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOLINDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyBingham County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBLACKFOOT DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)785-8844
NCES ID: 160027000032
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BLACKFOOT seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT
High
BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL
1,286 students · 09–12
● 53 opp40% FRL
Mid
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
588 students · 06–08
● 53 opp47% FRL
Elem
I T STODDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
406 students · PK–05
● 53 opp54% FRL
Elem
RIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
374 students · PK–05
● 53 opp51% FRL
Mid
BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE
282 students · 06–06
● 53 opp47% FRL
Elem
DONALD D STALKER ELEMENTARY
258 students · PK–05
● 53 opp78% FRL
Elem
GROVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
246 students · PK–05
● 53 opp37% FRL
High
INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
169 students · 07–12
● 53 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
195 E 350 N, BLACKFOOT, ID 83221
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.