Enrollment
553
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160016001020 Charter school
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy — Rathdrum, ID
Federal NCES profile for North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 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: North Idaho Stem Charter Academy 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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Idaho Stem Charter Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy reports 553 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 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.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 553 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc. spends $6,764 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.4% from local sources (property taxes), 85.7% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 North Idaho Stem Charter Academy 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 |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 80% | — | — |
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.
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
$6,764
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 553 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 553 Top 80% in Idaho — larger than 20% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160016001020
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 553:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc., which includes North Idaho Stem Charter Academy.
$6,764
Per student
-48%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-65%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.4%
State 85.7%
Federal 8.9%
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.
Similar other schools in Rathdrum
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Garwood Elementary School
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John Brown Elementary School
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377 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Betty Kiefer Elementary School
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367 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Twin Lakes Elementary School
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272 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mountainview Alternative High School
Alternative education program
155 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
How many students attend North Idaho Stem Charter Academy?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy has 553 students enrolled. It is a other school in RATHDRUM, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is White at 84.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in RATHDRUM, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Idaho Stem Charter Academy?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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.