- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle, ID
Galileo Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Galileo Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160210000945
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galileo Magnet School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Eagle · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Galileo Magnet School has class sizes larger than 89% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo Magnet School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Eagle, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Galileo Magnet School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 160210000945 · Eagle, ID Other · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 22.1:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Galileo Magnet School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Galileo Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
2,463 students
- Owyhee High Sc
Owyhee High School
1,884 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
1,848 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
1,774 students
- Eagle High Sch
Eagle High School
1,765 students
- This school 796
Galileo Magnet School
796 students
What this shows Galileo Magnet School reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galileo Magnet School compares
Galileo Magnet School 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 86% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 89% in Idaho - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,276
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 652 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Galileo Magnet School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joint School District No. 2 reports $9,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galileo Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galileo Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galileo Magnet School
How many students attend Galileo Magnet School?
Galileo Magnet School has 796 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle, ID. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galileo Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galileo Magnet School is 22.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galileo Magnet School?
4.0% of students at Galileo Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galileo Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Galileo Magnet School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Eagle, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galileo Magnet School?
Galileo Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Galileo Magnet School rank among schools in Eagle?
By Resource Investment Index, Galileo Magnet School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Eagle, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eagle on the city page.
What other schools are in Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Galileo Magnet School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.