Enrollment
28
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160019201125 Charter school
Island Park Charter School — Island Park, ID
Federal NCES profile for Island Park Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
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 →
The verdict
Island Park Charter School earns an F Resource Investment Index (21/100), with class sizes larger than 91% of Idaho schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 21/100
- 22:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 28
- students enrolled
School address
District: Island Park Charter School Inc. · Idaho
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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Island Park Charter School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Island Park Charter School reports 28 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 40% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Island Park Charter School Inc. spends $16,786 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $11,939 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 40.2% from local sources (property taxes), 51.7% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Island Park 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
22 smaller classes than 10% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
28 larger than 3% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
22:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Idaho — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,786
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $11,939
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 28 Top 6% in Idaho — larger than 94% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 22:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160019201125
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Island Park Charter School Inc., which includes Island Park Charter School.
$16,786
Per student
+41%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.2%
State 51.7%
Federal 8.0%
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 Island Park Charter School
How many students attend Island Park Charter School?
Island Park Charter School has 28 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ISLAND PARK, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island Park Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Island Park Charter School is 22:1, which is 27% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Island Park Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Island Park Charter School is White at 78.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in ISLAND PARK, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Island Park Charter School?
Island Park Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Island Park Charter School a good school?
Island Park Charter School earns an F Resource Investment Index (21/100), with class sizes larger than 91% of Idaho schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.