Enrollment
1,022
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle, ID
North Star Charter School
Federal NCES profile for North Star Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160017400803Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Star Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Eagle · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 1,022
- students enrolled
North Star Charter School has class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Charter School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Eagle, ID.
School address
District: North Star Charter School Inc. · Idaho
NCES ID 160017400803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Star Charter School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Star Charter School
North Star Charter School is a large charter combined-grade school in Eagle, Idaho, enrolling 1,022 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,022 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding North Star Charter School Inc. spends $7,693 per pupil, 36% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Star Charter School Inc. is a single-school charter district, so North Star Charter School 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 Star Charter School compares
North Star Charter 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 |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
1,022
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
$7,693
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, North Star Charter School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Star Charter School Inc., which includes North Star Charter School.
$7,693
Per student
-36%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.0%
State 90.2%
Federal 4.8%
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 (~1,022 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Star Charter School
How many students attend North Star Charter School?
North Star Charter School has 1,022 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star Charter 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Star Charter School?
The largest demographic group at North Star Charter School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Eagle, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Charter School?
North Star Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Star Charter School rank among schools in Eagle?
By Resource Investment Index, North Star Charter School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Eagle, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eagle on the city page.
Is North Star Charter School a good school?
North Star Charter School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Star Charter School Inc.?
None; North Star Charter School Inc. is a single-school charter district, and North Star Charter School is its only campus.
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