Enrollment
296
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Creek Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Creek Elementary
Indian Creek Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kuna, Idaho, enrolling 296 students.
At 17.4:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.1% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #152, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
The surrounding Kuna Joint District spends $8,637 per pupil, 28% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kuna Joint District also operates Kuna High School (1,624 students) and Reed Elementary School (675 students) alongside Indian Creek Elementary.
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 Indian Creek Elementary compares
Indian Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,637
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
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.
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 79.7%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kuna Joint District, which includes Indian Creek Elementary.
$8,637
Per student
-28%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 58.9%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~296 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Indian Creek Elementary a good school?
Indian Creek Elementary earns 30/100 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 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.
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