- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Falls City Academy grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 160159000097 · Jerome, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 12.5:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerome High School (1,140 students)
Falls City Academy grew from 79 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Falls City Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jerome High Sc
Jerome High School
1,140 students
- Jerome Middle
Jerome Middle School
937 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary School
486 students
- Summit Element
Summit Elementary
460 students
- Jefferson Elem 421
Jefferson Elementary School
421 students
- This school 75
Falls City Academy
75 students
What this shows Falls City Academy reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falls City Academy compares
Falls City Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$8,577
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
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.
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
District finance for Jerome Joint District reports $8,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~75 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), up 4.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.