Enrollment
75
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jerome, ID
Falls City Academy
Federal NCES profile for Falls City Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160159000097
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falls City Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Jerome · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Falls City Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falls City Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Jerome, ID.
School address
District: Jerome Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160159000097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Falls City Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Falls City Academy
Falls City Academy is a small combined-grade school in Jerome, Idaho, enrolling 75 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 46.8% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 75 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 3 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Jerome Joint District spends $8,499 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jerome Joint District also operates Jerome High School (1,140 students) and Jerome Middle School (937 students) alongside Falls City Academy.
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 Falls City Academy compares
Falls City Academy on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 60% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 17% in Idaho - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$8,499
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.
Support staff
Counselors25.0 FTE
Per 3 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 84.0%
White 13.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Falls City Academy is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jerome Joint District, which includes Falls City Academy.
$8,499
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 62.0%
Federal 22.1%
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.
How Falls City Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerome Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falls City Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~75 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Falls City Academy's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Falls City Academy
How many students attend Falls City Academy?
Falls City Academy has 75 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Jerome, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls City Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls City Academy is 12.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falls City Academy?
46.8% of students at Falls City Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falls City Academy?
The largest demographic group at Falls City Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment, in Jerome, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falls City Academy?
Falls City Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Falls City Academy rank among schools in Jerome?
By Resource Investment Index, Falls City Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Jerome, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jerome on the city page.
Is Falls City Academy a good school?
Falls City Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools. 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 Jerome Joint District?
Besides Falls City Academy, Jerome Joint District also operates Jerome High School (1,140 students), Jerome Middle School (937 students), and Horizon Elementary School (486 students). See the Jerome Joint District district page for the complete list.
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