Enrollment
593
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160017300765 Charter school
Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School — Coeur D'Alene, ID
Federal NCES profile for Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
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: Coeur D'Alene Charter 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)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School reports 593 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 297 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy Inc. spends $8,537 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.0% from local sources (property taxes), 87.9% from the state, and 5.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 84% | — | — |
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 65% in Idaho — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,537
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 593 Top 84% in Idaho — larger than 16% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 18.7:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160017300765
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 297:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy Inc., which includes Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School.
$8,537
Per student
-34%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 7.0%
State 87.9%
Federal 5.1%
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.
Similar other schools in Coeur D'Alene
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Skyway Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Ramsey Magnet School of Science
Standard public school
468 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Winton Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Bryan Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities
Standard public school
318 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Venture High School
Alternative education program
292 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School
How many students attend Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School?
Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School has 593 students enrolled. It is a other school in COEUR D'ALENE, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School is 18.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School is White at 81.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in COEUR D'ALENE, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School?
Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.