Enrollment
136
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160093001171
Praxium Mastery Academy — Idaho Falls, ID
Federal NCES profile for Praxium Mastery Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 8/100.
👥 Class size 8
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: Bonneville Joint District · 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Praxium Mastery Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Praxium Mastery Academy reports 136 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% 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 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 16.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 44% below the Idaho average and 69% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bonneville Joint District spends $8,773 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.2% from local sources (property taxes), 64.4% from the state, and 16.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Praxium Mastery Academy 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 44% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 21% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 44% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
— 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Idaho — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,773
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.
Overview
Enrollment 136 Top 21% in Idaho — larger than 79% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 23.1:1 +34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 16.3% -44% vs state
NCES ID 160093001171
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonneville Joint District, which includes Praxium Mastery Academy.
$8,773
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 16.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
Similar other schools in Idaho Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary School
Standard public school
607 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
American Heritage Charter School
Standard public school
560 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Edgemont Gardens Elementary School
Standard public school
560 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cloverdale Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Praxium Mastery Academy
How many students attend Praxium Mastery Academy?
Praxium Mastery Academy has 136 students enrolled. It is a other school in IDAHO FALLS, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Praxium Mastery Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Praxium Mastery Academy is 23.1:1, which is 34% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Praxium Mastery Academy?
16.3% of students at Praxium Mastery Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Praxium Mastery Academy?
The largest demographic group at Praxium Mastery Academy is White at 78.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in IDAHO FALLS, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Praxium Mastery Academy?
Praxium Mastery Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.