Enrollment
463
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160019901150 Charter school
Alturas Preparatory Academy — Idaho Falls, ID
Federal NCES profile for Alturas Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 23
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 Preparatory 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alturas Preparatory Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alturas Preparatory Academy reports 463 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% 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 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc spends $11,522 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.6% from local sources (property taxes), 51.4% from the state, and 23.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Preparatory 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 69% | — | — |
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 70% in Idaho — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,522
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.
Overview
Enrollment 463 Top 69% in Idaho — larger than 31% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 19.2:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160019901150
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.5%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc, which includes Alturas Preparatory Academy.
$11,522
Per student
-11%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 51.4%
Federal 23.0%
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 other schools in Idaho Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary School
Standard public school
607 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
American Heritage Charter School
Standard public school
560 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cloverdale Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Alturas Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Alturas Preparatory Academy?
Alturas Preparatory Academy has 463 students enrolled. It is a other school in IDAHO FALLS, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alturas Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alturas Preparatory Academy is 19.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alturas Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alturas Preparatory Academy is White at 77.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in IDAHO FALLS, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alturas Preparatory Academy?
Alturas Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 1 factor: 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.