Enrollment
20
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Soda Springs, ID
Cte Prep School
Federal NCES profile for Cte Prep School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160300001173
👥 S:T ratio 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cte Prep School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Soda Springs · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 20
- students enrolled
Cte Prep School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cte Prep School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Soda Springs, ID.
School address
District: Soda Springs Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160300001173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cte Prep School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cte Prep School
Cte Prep School is a small combined-grade school in Soda Springs, Idaho, enrolling 20 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, Cte Prep School is leaner than roughly 93% of Idaho schools and 42% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Idaho schools, with 20 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Soda Springs Joint District also operates Howard E Thirkill Primary School (321 students) and Tigert Middle School (268 students) alongside Cte Prep School.
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 Cte Prep School compares
Cte Prep School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Idaho - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,846
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.
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 90.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Cte Prep School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Soda Springs Joint District, which includes Cte Prep School.
$9,846
Per student
-18%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 63.6%
Federal 11.0%
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 Cte Prep School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard E Thirkill Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tigert Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soda Springs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cte Prep School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~20 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cte Prep School
How many students attend Cte Prep School?
Cte Prep School has 20 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Soda Springs, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cte Prep School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cte Prep School is 10:1, which is 42% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cte Prep School?
The largest demographic group at Cte Prep School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Soda Springs, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cte Prep School?
Cte Prep School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cte Prep School rank among public schools in Soda Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Cte Prep School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Soda Springs, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Soda Springs on the city page.
Is Cte Prep School a good school?
Cte Prep School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho. 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 Soda Springs Joint District?
Besides Cte Prep School, Soda Springs Joint District also operates Howard E Thirkill Primary School (321 students), Tigert Middle School (268 students), and Soda Springs High School (234 students). See the Soda Springs Joint District district page for the complete list.
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