Enrollment
438
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barbara Morgan Stem Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 438 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Joint School District No. 2 spends $8,438 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students) and Owyhee High School (1,884 students) alongside Barbara Morgan Stem Academy.
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 Barbara Morgan Stem Academy compares
Barbara Morgan Stem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,438
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
Counselors0.8 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Barbara Morgan Stem Academy.
$8,438
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.1%
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.
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
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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 (~438 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Barbara Morgan Stem Academy a good school?
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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