- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nampa, ID
Birch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Birch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160060000778
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birch Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Idaho schools.
- #13 of 26
- schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Birch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Elementary School ranks #13 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Vallivue School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160060000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Birch Elementary School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 160060000778 · Nampa, ID Other · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 20.1:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgevue High School (1,640 students)
Birch Elementary School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Birch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgevue High
Ridgevue High School
1,640 students
- Vallivue High
Vallivue High School
1,252 students
- Lakevue Elemen
Lakevue Elementary School
915 students
- Sage Valley Mi
Sage Valley Middle School
886 students
- Summitvue Midd
Summitvue Middle School
836 students
- This school
Birch Elementary School
663 students
What this shows Birch Elementary School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birch Elementary School compares
Birch Elementary School 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 8% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Idaho - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,310
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Birch Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vallivue School District reports $9,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallivue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakevue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summitvue Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birch Elementary School
How many students attend Birch Elementary School?
Birch Elementary School has 663 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nampa, ID. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birch Elementary School?
27.0% of students at Birch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Birch Elementary School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birch Elementary School?
Birch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Birch Elementary School rank among schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Elementary School ranks #13 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Vallivue School District?
Besides Birch Elementary School, Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students), Vallivue High School (1,252 students), and Lakevue Elementary School (915 students). See the Vallivue School District district page for the complete list.