- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Idaho Falls, ID
Compass Academy
Federal NCES profile for Compass Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160153001043
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compass Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Compass Academy has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Academy ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153001043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Compass Academy shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 160153001043 · Idaho Falls, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 17.1:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students)
Compass Academy shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Compass Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline Senior
Skyline Senior High School
1,336 students
- Idaho Falls Se
Idaho Falls Senior High School
1,298 students
- Taylorview Mid
Taylorview Middle School
753 students
- Eagle Rock Mid
Eagle Rock Middle School
704 students
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary School
577 students
- This school 393
Compass Academy
393 students
What this shows Compass Academy reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Compass Academy compares
Compass Academy 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 22% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in Idaho - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,159
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Compass Academy is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Idaho Falls District reports $10,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Compass Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Rock Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Compass Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Compass Academy
How many students attend Compass Academy?
Compass Academy has 393 students enrolled. It is a high school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy is 17.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Compass Academy?
22.9% of students at Compass Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Compass Academy?
The largest demographic group at Compass Academy is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compass Academy?
Compass Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Compass Academy rank among high schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Academy ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Idaho Falls District?
Besides Compass Academy, Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students), Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students), and Taylorview Middle School (753 students). See the Idaho Falls District district page for the complete list.