Enrollment
18
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fruitland, ID
Fruitland Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fruitland Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160114000988
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruitland Preparatory Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Fruitland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 18
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitland Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fruitland, ID.
School address
District: Fruitland District · Idaho
NCES ID 160114000988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-32% vs state
What stands out at Fruitland Preparatory Academy
Fruitland Preparatory Academy is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Fruitland, Idaho, enrolling 18 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Idaho schools, with 18 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 54/100).
The surrounding Fruitland District spends $7,747 per pupil, 35% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fruitland District also operates Fruitland Elementary School (557 students) and Fruitland High School (509 students) alongside Fruitland Preparatory 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 Fruitland Preparatory Academy compares
Fruitland Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 32% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$7,747
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Fruitland Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fruitland District, which includes Fruitland Preparatory Academy.
$7,747
Per student
-35%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.2%
State 68.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Fruitland Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Fruitland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Fruitland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fruitland Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fruitland Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Fruitland Preparatory Academy?
Fruitland Preparatory Academy has 18 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fruitland, ID.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fruitland Preparatory Academy?
20.0% of students at Fruitland Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruitland Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fruitland Preparatory Academy is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Fruitland, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruitland Preparatory Academy?
Fruitland Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Fruitland Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Fruitland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitland Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Fruitland, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fruitland on the city page.
Is Fruitland Preparatory Academy a good school?
Fruitland Preparatory Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho. 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 Fruitland District?
Besides Fruitland Preparatory Academy, Fruitland District also operates Fruitland Elementary School (557 students), Fruitland High School (509 students), and Fruitland Middle School (467 students). See the Fruitland District district page for the complete list.
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