Enrollment
68
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 160016901067 Charter school
Bingham Academy — Blackfoot, ID
Federal NCES profile for Bingham Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
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: Idaho Stem 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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bingham Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bingham Academy reports 68 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 68 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Idaho Stem Academy Inc. spends $15,553 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.5% from local sources (property taxes), 80.9% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Bingham 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 11% | — | — |
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
13:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Idaho — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,553
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 68 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 68 Top 11% in Idaho — larger than 89% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160016901067
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 68:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Stem Academy Inc., which includes Bingham Academy.
$15,553
Per student
+20%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.5%
State 80.9%
Federal 14.6%
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 Bingham Academy
How many students attend Bingham Academy?
Bingham Academy has 68 students enrolled. It is a high school in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bingham Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bingham Academy is 13:1, which is 25% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bingham Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bingham Academy is White at 73.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bingham Academy?
Bingham Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.