Enrollment
1,022
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160017400803 Charter school
North Star Charter School — Eagle, ID
Federal NCES profile for North Star Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 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: North Star Charter 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)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Star Charter School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Star Charter School reports 1,022 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% 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 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 511 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Star Charter School Inc. spends $8,163 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.0% from local sources (property taxes), 90.2% from the state, and 4.8% 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 North Star Charter 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,022 | top 94% | — | — |
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
20:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Idaho — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,163
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
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
Enrollment 1,022 Top 94% in Idaho — larger than 6% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160017400803
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 511:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Star Charter School Inc., which includes North Star Charter School.
$8,163
Per student
-37%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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 in Eagle
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Galileo Magnet School
Standard public school
796 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Seven Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Eagle Elementary School of the Arts
Standard public school
389 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Eagle Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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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 other 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 20:1, which is 16% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in EAGLE, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Star Charter School?
North Star Charter 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.