Enrollment
53
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 160020001151 Charter school
Cardinal Academy — Boise, ID
Federal NCES profile for Cardinal Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 75/100.
👥 Class size 75
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: Cardinal Academy Incorporated · 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.2:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cardinal Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cardinal Academy reports 53 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 64% 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 61% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cardinal Academy Incorporated spends $30,023 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.9% from local sources (property taxes), 36.6% from the state, and 33.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (B+), 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 Cardinal 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 64% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 10% | — | — |
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
6.2:1
students per teacher
— 64% below state mean
Top 2% in Idaho — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$30,023
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 53 Top 10% in Idaho — larger than 90% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 6.2:1 -64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160020001151
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cardinal Academy Incorporated, which includes Cardinal Academy.
$30,023
Per student
+132%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 36.6%
Federal 33.5%
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 Cardinal Academy
How many students attend Cardinal Academy?
Cardinal Academy has 53 students enrolled. It is a high school in BOISE, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Academy is 6.2:1, which is 64% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 61% 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 Cardinal Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cardinal Academy is White at 67.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in BOISE, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cardinal Academy?
Cardinal Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (B+) 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.