Enrollment
915
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nampa, ID
Lakevue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakevue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160060000976
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakevue Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #17 of 26
- schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakevue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakevue Elementary School ranks #17 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Vallivue School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160060000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakevue Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakevue Elementary School
Lakevue Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Nampa, Idaho, enrolling 915 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 92% of state schools at 915 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 915 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Vallivue School District spends $8,968 per pupil, 25% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students) and Vallivue High School (1,252 students) alongside Lakevue Elementary School.
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 Lakevue Elementary School compares
Lakevue Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▲ 4% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 915 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
915
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in Idaho - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,968
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 915 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Lakevue Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vallivue School District, which includes Lakevue Elementary School.
$8,968
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 61.6%
Federal 16.9%
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 Lakevue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallivue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summitvue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Canyon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakevue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~915 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakevue Elementary School
How many students attend Lakevue Elementary School?
Lakevue Elementary School has 915 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nampa, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakevue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakevue Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakevue Elementary School?
30.5% of students at Lakevue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakevue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakevue Elementary School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakevue Elementary School?
Lakevue Elementary School 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 Lakevue Elementary School rank among schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakevue Elementary School 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 Lakevue Elementary School a good school?
Lakevue Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Vallivue School District?
Besides Lakevue Elementary School, Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students), Vallivue High School (1,252 students), and Sage Valley Middle School (886 students). See the Vallivue School District district page for the complete list.
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