Enrollment
356
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fernan Stem Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fernan Stem Academy
Fernan Stem Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Coeur D'alene, Idaho, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.4% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students) and Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students) alongside Fernan Stem 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 Fernan Stem Academy compares
Fernan Stem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,322
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coeur D'alene District, which includes Fernan Stem Academy.
$10,322
Per student
-14%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 53.0%
Federal 20.1%
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 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
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Fernan Stem Academy a good school?
Fernan Stem Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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