Enrollment
79
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160015200304
Cossa Academy — Wilder, ID
Federal NCES profile for Cossa Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
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: Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (Cossa) · 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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cossa Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cossa Academy reports 79 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% 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 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% below the Idaho average and 54% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 79 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (Cossa) spends $13,265 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.7% from local sources (property taxes), 88.6% from the state, and 8.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), 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 Cossa 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 19% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 12% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Idaho — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,265
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 79 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 79 Top 12% in Idaho — larger than 88% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.7% -19% vs state
NCES ID 160015200304
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 79:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency (Cossa), which includes Cossa Academy.
$13,265
Per student
+2%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 88.6%
Federal 8.7%
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 Cossa Academy
How many students attend Cossa Academy?
Cossa Academy has 79 students enrolled. It is a other school in WILDER, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cossa Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cossa Academy is 12.1:1, which is 30% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cossa Academy?
23.7% of students at Cossa Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cossa Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cossa Academy is White at 54.4%. The school serves a student body in WILDER, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cossa Academy?
Cossa Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.