- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nampa, ID
Park Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160234000383
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Ridge Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools.
- #28 of 37
- public schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.9:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Ridge Elementary ranks #28 of 37 public schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Park Ridge Elementary held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 160234000383 · Nampa, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 28.9:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students)
Park Ridge Elementary held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Park Ridge Elementary 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 491
Park Ridge Elementary
491 students
What this shows Park Ridge Elementary reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Ridge Elementary compares
Park Ridge Elementary 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 | 28.9:1 | ▲ 69% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▲ 33% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 97% in Idaho - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Park Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nampa School District reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Ridge Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Park Ridge Elementary?
Park Ridge Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nampa, ID. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Ridge Elementary is 28.9:1, which is 69% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Ridge Elementary?
39.1% of students at Park Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Park Ridge Elementary is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Ridge Elementary?
Park Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Park Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Ridge Elementary ranks #28 of 37 public 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 public schools in Nampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nampa School District?
Besides Park Ridge Elementary, 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.