Enrollment
260
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, ID
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Idaho Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160210001071
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idaho Fine Arts Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 23
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Idaho Fine Arts Academy has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idaho Fine Arts Academy ranks #2 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210001071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idaho Fine Arts Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Idaho Fine Arts Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 260 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.6% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Idaho average.
With 260 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 Idaho Fine Arts Academy.
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 Idaho Fine Arts Academy compares
Idaho Fine Arts Academy on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 81% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Idaho - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 213 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: 0.4 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 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Idaho Fine Arts Academy is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Idaho Fine Arts Academy.
$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 Idaho Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idaho Fine Arts Academy'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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Idaho Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Idaho Fine Arts Academy?
Idaho Fine Arts Academy has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meridian, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Fine Arts Academy is 16.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idaho Fine Arts Academy?
5.6% of students at Idaho Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idaho Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Idaho Fine Arts Academy is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idaho Fine Arts Academy?
Idaho Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Idaho Fine Arts Academy rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Idaho Fine Arts Academy ranks #2 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meridian on the city page.
Is Idaho Fine Arts Academy a good school?
Idaho Fine Arts Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Idaho Fine Arts Academy, 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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