- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kuna, ID
Indian Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160177000913
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Creek Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Kuna · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Kuna, ID.
School address
District: Kuna Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160177000913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Indian Creek Elementary shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 160177000913 · Kuna, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 17.4:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kuna High School (1,624 students)
Indian Creek Elementary shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Indian Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kuna High Scho
Kuna High School
1,624 students
- Reed Elementar
Reed Elementary School
675 students
- Kuna Middle Sc
Kuna Middle School
672 students
- Silver Trail E 628
Silver Trail Elementary School
628 students
- Fremont H Teed 472
Fremont H Teed Middle School
472 students
- This school 296
Indian Creek Elementary
296 students
What this shows Indian Creek Elementary reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Creek Elementary compares
Indian Creek Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 14% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Idaho - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Indian Creek Elementary is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Kuna Joint District reports $8,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuna High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reed Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kuna Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Trail Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont H Teed Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Creek Elementary
How many students attend Indian Creek Elementary?
Indian Creek Elementary has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kuna, ID. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Creek Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indian Creek Elementary?
25.1% of students at Indian Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Creek Elementary is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Kuna, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Creek Elementary?
Indian Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Indian Creek Elementary rank among schools in Kuna?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Creek Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Kuna, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kuna on the city page.
What other schools are in Kuna Joint District?
Besides Indian Creek Elementary, Kuna Joint District also operates Kuna High School (1,624 students), Reed Elementary School (675 students), and Kuna Middle School (672 students). See the Kuna Joint District district page for the complete list.