Enrollment
541
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nampa, ID
Lake Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160234000986
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Ridge Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools.
- #17 of 26
- schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge Elementary ranks #17 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Ridge Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Ridge Elementary
Lake Ridge Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Nampa, Idaho, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Idaho schools and 26% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.1% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #167, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students) and Columbia High School (1,165 students) alongside Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge Elementary compares
Lake Ridge 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 18% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Idaho - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,958
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 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.
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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Lake Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nampa School District, which includes Lake Ridge Elementary.
$10,958
Per student
-8%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 57.4%
Federal 25.6%
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 Lake Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~541 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Lake Ridge Elementary?
Lake Ridge Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nampa, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Ridge Elementary?
24.1% of students at Lake Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Ridge Elementary is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Ridge Elementary?
Lake Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge Elementary ranks #17 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.
Is Lake Ridge Elementary a good school?
Lake Ridge Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools. 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 Nampa School District?
Besides Lake Ridge 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.
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