Enrollment
365
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nampa, ID
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160234000410
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #21 of 26
- schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #21 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+171% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Nampa, Idaho, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Idaho schools and 42% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 79.3% of students qualify for free meals, 171% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 365 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students) and Columbia High School (1,165 students) alongside Central Elementary.
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 Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 171% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 171% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Idaho - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,958
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Central Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nampa School District, which includes Central Elementary.
$10,958
Per student
-8%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 57.4%
Federal 25.6%
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.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other 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 (~365 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nampa, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary?
79.3% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Central Elementary rank among schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #21 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.
Is Central Elementary a good school?
Central Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Nampa School District?
Besides Central Elementary, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Columbia High School (1,165 students), and Skyview High School (1,146 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.
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