- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Meridian, ID
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Morgan Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160210000639
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Morgan Stem Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 160210000639 · Meridian, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 19:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
2,463 students
- Owyhee High Sc
Owyhee High School
1,884 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
1,848 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
1,774 students
- Eagle High Sch
Eagle High School
1,765 students
- This school 438
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy
438 students
What this shows Barbara Morgan Stem Academy reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara Morgan Stem Academy compares
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 52% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Idaho - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Barbara Morgan Stem Academy is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joint School District No. 2 reports $9,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbara Morgan Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Morgan Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Morgan Stem Academy
How many students attend Barbara Morgan Stem Academy?
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Meridian, ID. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy is 19:1, which is 11% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy?
14.0% of students at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Morgan Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Morgan Stem Academy?
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barbara Morgan Stem Academy rank among elementary schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Morgan Stem Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Meridian, 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 Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Barbara Morgan Stem Academy, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.