- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nampa, ID
Owyhee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Owyhee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160234000774
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owyhee Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #19 of 26
- schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Owyhee Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owyhee Elementary School ranks #19 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Owyhee Elementary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 160234000774 · Nampa, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 17:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students)
Owyhee Elementary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Owyhee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nampa Senior H
Nampa Senior High School
1,288 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,165 students
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,146 students
- Lone Star Midd
Lone Star Middle School
927 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
836 students
- This school 425
Owyhee Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Owyhee Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owyhee Elementary School compares
Owyhee Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 22% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Idaho - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,136
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Owyhee Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Nampa School District reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owyhee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owyhee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owyhee Elementary School
How many students attend Owyhee Elementary School?
Owyhee Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nampa, ID. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owyhee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owyhee Elementary School is 17:1, which is 1% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 8% higher 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 Owyhee Elementary School?
22.8% of students at Owyhee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owyhee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Owyhee Elementary School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owyhee Elementary School?
Owyhee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Owyhee Elementary School rank among schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Owyhee Elementary School ranks #19 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nampa School District?
Besides Owyhee Elementary School, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Columbia High School (1,165 students), and Skyview High School (1,146 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.