- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nampa, ID
Iowa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Iowa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160234000375
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iowa Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools.
- #8 of 26
- schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Iowa Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Elementary ranks #8 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Iowa Elementary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 160234000375 · Nampa, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 19.4:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students)
Iowa Elementary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Iowa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nampa Senior H
Nampa Senior High School
1,288 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,165 students
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,146 students
- Lone Star Midd
Lone Star Middle School
927 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
836 students
- This school 485
Iowa Elementary
485 students
What this shows Iowa Elementary reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iowa Elementary compares
Iowa 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 59% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Idaho - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,136
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Iowa Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nampa School District reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iowa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iowa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Elementary
How many students attend Iowa Elementary?
Iowa Elementary has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nampa, ID. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Iowa Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iowa Elementary?
46.7% of students at Iowa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Iowa Elementary is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iowa Elementary?
Iowa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iowa Elementary rank among schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Elementary ranks #8 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nampa School District?
Besides Iowa Elementary, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Columbia High School (1,165 students), and Skyview High School (1,146 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.