At a glance
Reported students
84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
84
Horseshoe Bend Elementary: 84 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 145
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.2:1
What the reported data says about Horseshoe Bend Elementary
Horseshoe Bend Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Horseshoe Bend. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Horseshoe Bend School District. NCES reports 84 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, below the Idaho median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Horseshoe Bend Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.3%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94%
- Hispanic4.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Horseshoe Bend School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Horseshoe Bend Middle/Sr High
High · Grades 06–12
86 reported students
Horseshoe Bend Alternative School
High · Grades 05–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Horseshoe Bend Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bend Middle/Sr High High · Horseshoe Bend School District | 06–12 | 86 | under 0.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Bend Alternative School High · Horseshoe Bend School District | 05–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Sweet Montour Elementary School Elementary · Emmett Independent District | KG–05 | 39 | 7.4 mi |
| Idaho Novus Classical Academy Elementary · Charter · Idaho Novus Classical Academy LLC | KG–07 | 338 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horseshoe Bend Elementary
What grades does Horseshoe Bend Elementary serve?
Horseshoe Bend Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Horseshoe Bend School District.
How many students attend Horseshoe Bend Elementary?
Horseshoe Bend Elementary reported 84 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 145 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horseshoe Bend Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 84 students and 6.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horseshoe Bend Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horseshoe Bend Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Horseshoe Bend School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Horseshoe Bend Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Horseshoe Bend Elementary in?
Horseshoe Bend Elementary is part of Horseshoe Bend School District, based in Horseshoe Bend, ID, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horseshoe Bend Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horseshoe Bend Middle/Sr High (under 0.1 mi), Horseshoe Bend Alternative School (0.1 mi), Sweet Montour Elementary School (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.