- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coeur D'alene, ID
Fernan Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fernan Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160078000208
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernan Stem Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #7 of 17
- public schools in Coeur D'alene · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernan Stem Academy has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernan Stem Academy ranks #7 of 17 public schools in Coeur D'alene, ID.
School address
District: Coeur D'alene District · Idaho
NCES ID 160078000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Fernan Stem Academy held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 160078000208 · Coeur D'alene, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 17.8:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High School (1,530 students)
Fernan Stem Academy held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Fernan Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City High
Lake City High School
1,530 students
- Coeur D'alene
Coeur D'alene High School
1,526 students
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
747 students
- Canfield Middl
Canfield Middle School
746 students
- Lakes Magnet S 539
Lakes Magnet School
539 students
- This school 356
Fernan Stem Academy
356 students
What this shows Fernan Stem Academy reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fernan Stem Academy compares
Fernan Stem Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 3% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Idaho - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,869
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Fernan Stem Academy is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coeur D'alene District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fernan Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coeur D'alene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakes Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernan Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fernan Stem Academy
How many students attend Fernan Stem Academy?
Fernan Stem Academy has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coeur D'alene, ID. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernan Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernan Stem Academy is 17.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fernan Stem Academy?
28.4% of students at Fernan Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernan Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fernan Stem Academy is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernan Stem Academy?
Fernan Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Fernan Stem Academy rank among public schools in Coeur D'alene?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernan Stem Academy ranks #7 of 17 public schools in Coeur D'alene, 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 Coeur D'alene on the city page.
What other schools are in Coeur D'alene District?
Besides Fernan Stem Academy, Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students), Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students), and Woodland Middle School (747 students). See the Coeur D'alene District district page for the complete list.