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OLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

11475 OLA SCHOOL ROAD, OLA, ID 83657EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
18
Students
Total enrolled
$9,897
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 31% vs nat'l
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 17% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 18 students in grades KG–06 in OLA, Idaho.
31% below average funding
District spends $9,897 per pupil, 31% 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

OLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a small elementary in OLA, Idaho, serving grades KG–06 with 18 students. The district invests $9,897 per student — 31% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 83% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at OLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

18
Total Students
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
83%
Free Lunch
1
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution8 male · 10 female
44%
56%
Male 44%Female 56%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility83%
National avg 52% · 15 students
Student Composition
83%
11%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160102000190

Academic Outcomes at OLA 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 83657

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,897Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,897
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,355
Student Support$1,880
Administration$1,188
Operations$1,485
Other$990
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,897 spent per student, an estimated $4,384 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
State government
64.4%
Local (property tax)
10.2%
Federal programs
25.4%
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 — $9,897/student, 31% less than the national average
  • 83% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KENNETH J CARBERRY ELEMENTARYSHADOW BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBUTTE VIEW SCHOOLSWEET MONTOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
↓
Middle
EMMETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
EMMETT HIGH SCHOOLBLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLPAYETTE RIVER TECHNICAL ACADEMY
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyGem County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)584-3589
NCES ID: 160102000190
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in OLA seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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● 53 opp23% FRL
Mid
EMMETT MIDDLE SCHOOL
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● 53 opp39% FRL
Elem
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489 students · KG–05
● 53 opp46% FRL
Elem
SHADOW BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Elem
BUTTE VIEW SCHOOL
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● 53 opp49% FRL
High
BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
119 students · 06–12
● 53 opp48% FRL
Elem
SWEET MONTOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
44 students · KG–05
● 53 opp27% FRL
High
PAYETTE RIVER TECHNICAL ACADEMY
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● 53 opp
District School Rankings
Location
11475 OLA SCHOOL ROAD, OLA, ID 83657
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.