- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lake Ridge Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 160234000986 · Nampa, ID Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 21.6:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students)
Lake Ridge Elementary held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Lake Ridge 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
Lake Ridge Elementary
541 students
What this shows Lake Ridge Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Ridge Elementary compares
Lake Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Nampa School District reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,165
- 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 (~541 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.