GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC

MERIDIAN, Idaho — 1 schools

454
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$7,943
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC operates 1 public schools serving 454 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 506 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ada County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,943 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 2.8% local, 76.1% state, and 21.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #115 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 506:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 75.1% White, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Gem Prep: Meridian accounts for 100.0% of all GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC student-counselor ratio is 506:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

21.1%
Federal
76.1%
State
2.8%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
115 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ada County county, where this district is located.

$1,170
Studio/mo
$1,381
1 BR/mo
$1,655
2 BR/mo
$2,318
3 BR/mo
$2,772
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC.

White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 2.2%
Multiracial 4.0%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

506:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC

School Enrollment
Gem Prep: Meridian
Charter
506

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC?

GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 454 students.

How much does GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC spend per student?

GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC spends $7,943 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #115 in Idaho.

What is the average rent near GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ada County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC?

GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC students are 75.1% White, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Asian, 1.6% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC?

GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #115 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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