Enrollment
468
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160078000155
Ramsey Magnet School of Science — Coeur D'Alene, ID
Federal NCES profile for Ramsey Magnet School of Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Coeur D'Alene 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)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ramsey Magnet School of Science 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
Ramsey Magnet School of Science reports 468 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% 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 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 21.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% below the Idaho average and 59% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Coeur D'Alene District spends $10,771 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.9% from local sources (property taxes), 53.0% from the state, and 20.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 2 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 Ramsey Magnet School of Science 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 27% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 70% | — | — |
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
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 49% in Idaho — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,771
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 468 Top 70% in Idaho — larger than 30% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 21.3% -27% vs state
NCES ID 160078000155
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coeur D'Alene District, which includes Ramsey Magnet School of Science.
$10,771
Per student
-17%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 53.0%
Federal 20.1%
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
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Coeur D'Alene
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Coeur D'Alene Charter Academy School
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Skyway Elementary School
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518 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Winton Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Bryan Elementary School
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390 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities
Standard public school
318 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Venture High School
Alternative education program
292 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ramsey Magnet School of Science
How many students attend Ramsey Magnet School of Science?
Ramsey Magnet School of Science has 468 students enrolled. It is a other school in COEUR D'ALENE, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Magnet School of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramsey Magnet School of Science is 17.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ramsey Magnet School of Science?
21.3% of students at Ramsey Magnet School of Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramsey Magnet School of Science?
The largest demographic group at Ramsey Magnet School of Science is White at 78.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in COEUR D'ALENE, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramsey Magnet School of Science?
Ramsey Magnet School of Science has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: 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.