- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hayden, ID
Northwest Expedition Academy
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Expedition Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160078001089
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Expedition Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 379
- students enrolled
Northwest Expedition Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Coeur D'alene District · Idaho
NCES ID 160078001089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Northwest Expedition Academy shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 160078001089 · Hayden, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 14:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High School (1,530 students)
Northwest Expedition Academy shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Northwest Expedition Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City High
Lake City High School
1,530 students
- Coeur D'alene
Coeur D'alene High School
1,526 students
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
747 students
- Canfield Middl
Canfield Middle School
746 students
- Lakes Magnet S 539
Lakes Magnet School
539 students
- This school 379
Northwest Expedition Academy
379 students
What this shows Northwest Expedition Academy reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Expedition Academy compares
Northwest Expedition Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▲ 18% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Idaho - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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 + 9 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.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Northwest Expedition Academy is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coeur D'alene District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Expedition Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coeur D'alene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakes Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Expedition Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Expedition Academy
How many students attend Northwest Expedition Academy?
Northwest Expedition Academy has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hayden, ID. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Expedition Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Expedition Academy is 14:1, which is 18% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% 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 Northwest Expedition Academy?
34.5% of students at Northwest Expedition Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Expedition Academy?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Expedition Academy is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Hayden, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Expedition Academy?
Northwest Expedition Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Coeur D'alene District?
Besides Northwest Expedition Academy, Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students), Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students), and Woodland Middle School (747 students). See the Coeur D'alene District district page for the complete list.