- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Central Elementary shrank from 261 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 160234000410 · Nampa, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 24.3:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students)
Central Elementary shrank from 261 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nampa Senior H
Nampa Senior High School
1,288 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,165 students
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,146 students
- Lone Star Midd
Lone Star Middle School
927 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
836 students
- This school 365
Central Elementary
365 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,136
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 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.
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
District finance for Nampa School District reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,165
- 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
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 (~365 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.