Enrollment
572
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160017501082 Charter school
Alturas International Academy — Idaho Falls, ID
Federal NCES profile for Alturas International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Alturas International Academy Inc. · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alturas International Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alturas International Academy reports 572 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alturas International Academy Inc. spends $8,275 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.9% from local sources (property taxes), 70.4% from the state, and 16.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alturas International Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 82% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Idaho — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,275
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 572 Top 82% in Idaho — larger than 18% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 21.4:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160017501082
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alturas International Academy Inc., which includes Alturas International Academy.
$8,275
Per student
-36%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 70.4%
Federal 16.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Alturas International Academy
How many students attend Alturas International Academy?
Alturas International Academy has 572 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in IDAHO FALLS, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alturas International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alturas International Academy is 21.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alturas International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alturas International Academy is White at 72.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in IDAHO FALLS, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alturas International Academy?
Alturas International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.