Enrollment
572
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Idaho Falls, ID
Alturas International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Alturas International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160017501082Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alturas International Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 572
- students enrolled
Alturas International Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alturas International Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Alturas International Academy Inc. · Idaho
NCES ID 160017501082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alturas International Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alturas International Academy
Alturas International Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 572 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 88% of Idaho schools and 29% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 572 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
The surrounding Alturas International Academy Inc. spends $7,187 per pupil, 40% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Alturas International Academy Inc. is a single-school charter district, so Alturas International Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alturas International Academy compares
Alturas International Academy on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Idaho - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$7,187
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Alturas International Academy is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alturas International Academy Inc., which includes Alturas International Academy.
$7,187
Per student
-40%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~572 students)
Next steps
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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 an 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 22:1, which is 29% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alturas International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alturas International Academy is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alturas International Academy?
Alturas International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alturas International Academy rank among elementary schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Alturas International Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
Is Alturas International Academy a good school?
Alturas International Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alturas International Academy Inc.?
None; Alturas International Academy Inc. is a single-school charter district, and Alturas International Academy is its only campus.
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