Enrollment
301
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blackfoot, ID
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Idaho Science and Technology Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160014500996Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Idaho schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Blackfoot · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 301
- students enrolled
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idaho Science and Technology Charter School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Blackfoot, ID.
School address
NCES ID 160014500996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idaho Science and Technology Charter School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Idaho Science and Technology Charter School
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Blackfoot, Idaho, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc. spends $9,192 per pupil, 23% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc. is a single-school charter district, so Idaho Science and Technology Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Science and Technology Charter School compares
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Idaho - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,192
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 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
- 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 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Idaho Science and Technology Charter School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc., which includes Idaho Science and Technology Charter School.
$9,192
Per student
-23%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.0%
State 74.5%
Federal 23.5%
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.
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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Idaho Science and Technology Charter School
How many students attend Idaho Science and Technology Charter School?
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blackfoot, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Science and Technology Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Science and Technology Charter School is 13.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idaho Science and Technology Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Idaho Science and Technology Charter School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Blackfoot, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idaho Science and Technology Charter School?
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Idaho Science and Technology Charter School rank among schools in Blackfoot?
By Resource Investment Index, Idaho Science and Technology Charter School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Blackfoot, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blackfoot on the city page.
Is Idaho Science and Technology Charter School a good school?
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Idaho schools. 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 Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc.?
None; Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc. is a single-school charter district, and Idaho Science and Technology Charter School is its only campus.
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