- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nampa, ID
Desert Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Desert Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160060000935
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desert Springs Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Idaho schools.
- #11 of 26
- schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Desert Springs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Springs Elementary School ranks #11 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Vallivue School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160060000935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Desert Springs Elementary School grew from 667 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 160060000935 · Nampa, ID Other · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 19.6:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgevue High School (1,640 students)
Desert Springs Elementary School grew from 667 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Desert Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgevue High
Ridgevue High School
1,640 students
- Vallivue High
Vallivue High School
1,252 students
- Lakevue Elemen
Lakevue Elementary School
915 students
- Sage Valley Mi
Sage Valley Middle School
886 students
- Summitvue Midd
Summitvue Middle School
836 students
- This school
Desert Springs Elementary School
686 students
What this shows Desert Springs Elementary School reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desert Springs Elementary School compares
Desert Springs Elementary School is a growing 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▲ 8% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Idaho - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,310
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 686 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Desert Springs Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vallivue School District reports $9,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desert Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallivue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakevue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summitvue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desert Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desert Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Desert Springs Elementary School?
Desert Springs Elementary School has 686 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nampa, ID. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Springs Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desert Springs Elementary School?
31.6% of students at Desert Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desert Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Desert Springs Elementary School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desert Springs Elementary School?
Desert Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Desert Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Desert Springs Elementary School ranks #11 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 Vallivue School District?
Besides Desert Springs Elementary School, Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students), Vallivue High School (1,252 students), and Lakevue Elementary School (915 students). See the Vallivue School District district page for the complete list.