Enrollment
458
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160020101152 Charter school
Gem Prep: Meridian South — Meridian, ID
Federal NCES profile for Gem Prep: Meridian South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 32
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 South 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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gem Prep: Meridian South compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gem Prep: Meridian South reports 458 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 South 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 69% | — | — |
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 44% in Idaho — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 458 Top 69% in Idaho — larger than 31% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160020101152
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Gem Prep: Meridian South
How many students attend Gem Prep: Meridian South?
Gem Prep: Meridian South has 458 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in MERIDIAN, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gem Prep: Meridian South?
The student-teacher ratio at Gem Prep: Meridian South is 16.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gem Prep: Meridian South?
The largest demographic group at Gem Prep: Meridian South is White at 77.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in MERIDIAN, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gem Prep: Meridian South?
Gem Prep: Meridian South has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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.