Enrollment
378
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160017200846 Charter school
Gem Prep: Online School — Meridian, ID
Federal NCES profile for Gem Prep: Online School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
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: Online 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)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gem Prep: Online School 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: Online School reports 378 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% 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 24% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 378 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Gem Prep: Online Llc spends $13,734 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.3% from local sources (property taxes), 63.4% from the state, and 24.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 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: Online School 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 58% | — | — |
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
19.7:1
students per teacher
— 14% above state mean
Top 75% in Idaho — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,734
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 378 Top 58% in Idaho — larger than 42% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 19.7:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160017200846
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 378:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gem Prep: Online Llc, which includes Gem Prep: Online School.
$13,734
Per student
+6%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.3%
State 63.4%
Federal 24.3%
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: Online School
How many students attend Gem Prep: Online School?
Gem Prep: Online School has 378 students enrolled. It is a other school in MERIDIAN, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gem Prep: Online School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gem Prep: Online School is 19.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gem Prep: Online School?
The largest demographic group at Gem Prep: Online School is White at 80.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in MERIDIAN, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gem Prep: Online School?
Gem Prep: Online School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.