Enrollment
553
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rathdrum, ID
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Idaho Stem Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160016001020Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Rathdrum · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 553
- students enrolled
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy ranks #5 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID.
School address
District: North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc. · Idaho
NCES ID 160016001020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Idaho Stem Charter Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Rathdrum, Idaho, enrolling 553 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 553 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.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 553 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc. spends $6,349 per pupil, 47% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc. is a single-school charter district, so North Idaho Stem Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 North Idaho Stem Charter Academy compares
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Idaho - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$6,349
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 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc., which includes North Idaho Stem Charter Academy.
$6,349
Per student
-47%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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 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 (~553 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 19.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 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 North Idaho Stem Charter Academy rank among schools in Rathdrum?
By Resource Investment Index, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy ranks #5 of 6 schools in Rathdrum, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rathdrum on the city page.
Is North Idaho Stem Charter Academy a good school?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc.?
None; North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc. is a single-school charter district, and North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is its only campus.
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