Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc

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Meridian, Idaho - 1 schools

An equity score of 18/100 ranks Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc #144 of 146 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,448 per pupil, Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc ranks #75 of 180 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

203
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,448
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc operates 1 public schools serving 203 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Ada County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,448 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 180 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The district's equity score is 18/100, ranked #144 of 146 in Idaho against a state average of 48, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 77.9% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Gem Prep: Meridian South, enrolling 458 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Gem Prep: Meridian South accounts for 100.0% of all Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc a distant remainder — means Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
144 / 146
State Rank
48
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc.

White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc

School Enrollment
Gem Prep: Meridian South
Charter
458

How Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cascade District Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Whitepine Joint School District Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc. Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Kootenai District Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Richfield District Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Idaho

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Joint School District No. 2
39,496 students · 61 schools · $9,276/pupil
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Boise Independent District
22,809 students · 51 schools · $12,892/pupil
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Bonneville Joint District
13,778 students · 26 schools · $8,756/pupil
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Nampa School District
13,398 students · 25 schools · $11,136/pupil
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Pocatello District
12,259 students · 25 schools · $9,898/pupil
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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by per-pupil expenditure, not the same-state lists above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc?

Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 203 students.

How much does Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc spend per student?

Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc spends $11,448 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #144 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc?

Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc students are 77.9% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc?

Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #144 out of 146 districts in Idaho.