Enrollment
644
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nampa, ID
New Horizon Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for New Horizon Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160234000941
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Horizon Magnet School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Idaho schools.
- #11 of 26
- schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Horizon Magnet School has class sizes larger than 76% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Horizon Magnet School ranks #11 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Horizon Magnet School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Horizon Magnet School
New Horizon Magnet School is a large combined-grade school in Nampa, Idaho, enrolling 644 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 644 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.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 644 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 New Horizon Magnet 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 New Horizon Magnet School compares
New Horizon Magnet 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▲ 45% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Idaho - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 91.3%
White 8.2%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, New Horizon Magnet School is less 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 New Horizon Magnet School.
$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 New Horizon Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Horizon Magnet School'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 (~644 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Horizon Magnet School
How many students attend New Horizon Magnet School?
New Horizon Magnet School has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nampa, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Horizon Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Horizon Magnet School is 19.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Horizon Magnet School?
42.5% of students at New Horizon Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Horizon Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at New Horizon Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Horizon Magnet School?
New Horizon Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 New Horizon Magnet School rank among schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, New Horizon Magnet School ranks #11 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 New Horizon Magnet School a good school?
New Horizon Magnet School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 New Horizon Magnet School, 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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