Enrollment
576
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160018401096 Charter school
Hayden Canyon Charter School — Hayden, ID
Federal NCES profile for Hayden Canyon Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
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: Hayden Canyon Charter School Inc. · 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)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hayden Canyon Charter School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hayden Canyon Charter School reports 576 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% 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 34% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 288 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hayden Canyon Charter School Inc. spends $13,287 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.9% from local sources (property taxes), 78.1% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Hayden Canyon Charter 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 82% | — | — |
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
21.3:1
students per teacher
— 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Idaho — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,287
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 288 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 576 Top 82% in Idaho — larger than 18% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 21.3:1 +23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160018401096
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 288:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hayden Canyon Charter School Inc., which includes Hayden Canyon Charter School.
$13,287
Per student
+3%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.9%
State 78.1%
Federal 18.0%
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 Hayden Canyon Charter School
How many students attend Hayden Canyon Charter School?
Hayden Canyon Charter School has 576 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in HAYDEN, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden Canyon Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden Canyon Charter School is 21.3:1, which is 23% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayden Canyon Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Hayden Canyon Charter School is White at 91.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in HAYDEN, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayden Canyon Charter School?
Hayden Canyon Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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.