Enrollment
197
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gooding, ID
North Valley Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Valley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160014300968Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Valley Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gooding · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Valley Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gooding, ID.
School address
District: North Valley Academy Inc. · Idaho
NCES ID 160014300968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Valley Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Valley Academy
North Valley Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Gooding, Idaho, enrolling 197 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 197 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 53/100).
Its district draws 26.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
North Valley Academy Inc. is a single-school charter district, so North Valley 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 Valley Academy compares
North Valley 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 30% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Idaho - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,064
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, North Valley Academy is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Valley Academy Inc., which includes North Valley Academy.
$11,064
Per student
-7%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 73.3%
Federal 26.0%
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 (~197 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Valley Academy
How many students attend North Valley Academy?
North Valley Academy has 197 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gooding, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Valley Academy is 13.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Valley Academy?
38.2% of students at North Valley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Valley Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Valley Academy is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Gooding, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Valley Academy?
North Valley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does North Valley Academy rank among schools in Gooding?
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gooding, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gooding on the city page.
Is North Valley Academy a good school?
North Valley Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Valley Academy Inc.?
None; North Valley Academy Inc. is a single-school charter district, and North Valley Academy is its only campus.
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