Enrollment
227
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160018201102 Charter school
Project Impact Stem Academy — Kuna, ID
Federal NCES profile for Project Impact Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
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: Project Impact Stem Academy Inc. · 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)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Project Impact Stem 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
Project Impact Stem Academy reports 227 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 227 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Project Impact Stem Academy Inc. spends $11,004 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.9% from local sources (property taxes), 81.3% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Project Impact Stem 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 34% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Idaho — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,004
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 227 Top 34% in Idaho — larger than 66% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160018201102
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 227:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Project Impact Stem Academy Inc., which includes Project Impact Stem Academy.
$11,004
Per student
-15%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 81.3%
Federal 16.8%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Project Impact Stem Academy
How many students attend Project Impact Stem Academy?
Project Impact Stem Academy has 227 students enrolled. It is a other school in KUNA, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Project Impact Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Project Impact Stem Academy is 14.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Project Impact Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Project Impact Stem Academy is White at 84.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in KUNA, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Project Impact Stem Academy?
Project Impact Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.