Enrollment
301
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160014500996 Charter school
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School — Blackfoot, ID
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.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
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
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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idaho Science and Technology Charter School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School reports 301 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% 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 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 301 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc. spends $9,801 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.0% from local sources (property taxes), 74.5% from the state, and 23.5% 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 Idaho Science and Technology 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 45% | — | — |
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Idaho — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,801
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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 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
Enrollment 301 Top 45% in Idaho — larger than 55% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160014500996
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 301:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc., which includes Idaho Science and Technology Charter School.
$9,801
Per student
-24%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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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 other 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 13.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 17% lower 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 Idaho Science and Technology Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Idaho Science and Technology Charter School is White at 79.1%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (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.