Enrollment
474
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160019601133 Charter school
Gem Prep: Meridian North — Meridian, ID
Federal NCES profile for Gem Prep: Meridian North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 13/100.
👥 Class size 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Gem Prep: Meridian North Llc · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gem Prep: Meridian North compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gem Prep: Meridian North reports 474 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gem Prep: Meridian North Llc spends $13,551 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.8% from local sources (property taxes), 41.3% from the state, and 21.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gem Prep: Meridian North compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 71% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
— 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Idaho — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,551
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 474 Top 71% in Idaho — larger than 29% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 21.8:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160019601133
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gem Prep: Meridian North Llc, which includes Gem Prep: Meridian North.
$13,551
Per student
+5%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 41.3%
Federal 21.9%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Gem Prep: Meridian North
How many students attend Gem Prep: Meridian North?
Gem Prep: Meridian North has 474 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in MERIDIAN, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gem Prep: Meridian North?
The student-teacher ratio at Gem Prep: Meridian North is 21.8:1, which is 26% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gem Prep: Meridian North?
The largest demographic group at Gem Prep: Meridian North is White at 75.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in MERIDIAN, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gem Prep: Meridian North?
Gem Prep: Meridian North has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.