Enrollment
796
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galileo Magnet School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galileo Magnet School
Galileo Magnet School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Eagle, Idaho, enrolling 796 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Idaho schools and 29% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.0% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Idaho average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 91% of state schools at 796 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 60 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #48, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 653 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Joint School District No. 2 spends $8,438 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students) and Owyhee High School (1,884 students) alongside Galileo Magnet School.
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 Galileo Magnet School compares
Galileo Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,438
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Galileo Magnet School.
$8,438
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 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
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~796 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Galileo Magnet School a good school?
Galileo Magnet School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Idaho schools. 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 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.
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