Enrollment
527
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160019101124 Charter school
Mosaics Public School — Caldwell, ID
Federal NCES profile for Mosaics Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
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 →
School address
District: Mosaics Public 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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mosaics Public School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mosaics Public School reports 527 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% 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 15.9:1, it is 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% above the Idaho average and 36% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1198 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mosaics Public School Inc. spends $8,824 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.4% from local sources (property taxes), 61.7% from the state, and 26.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Mosaics Public 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▲ 13% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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.
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
— 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Idaho — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,824
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 1198 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 527 Top 78% in Idaho — larger than 22% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.2% +13% vs state
NCES ID 160019101124
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 1198:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mosaics Public School Inc., which includes Mosaics Public School.
$8,824
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 61.7%
Federal 26.9%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Mosaics Public School
How many students attend Mosaics Public School?
Mosaics Public School has 527 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in CALDWELL, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mosaics Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mosaics Public School is 19.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mosaics Public School?
33.2% of students at Mosaics Public School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mosaics Public School?
The largest demographic group at Mosaics Public School is White at 61.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in CALDWELL, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mosaics Public School?
Mosaics Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.