Enrollment
193
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kimberly, ID
Rise Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Rise Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160171001147Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rise Charter School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Kimberly · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rise Charter School has class sizes larger than 86% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Charter School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Kimberly, ID.
School address
District: Kimberly District · Idaho
NCES ID 160171001147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rise Charter School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rise Charter School
Rise Charter School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Kimberly, Idaho, enrolling 193 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 86% of Idaho schools and 25% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.6% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 193 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Kimberly District spends $8,127 per pupil, 32% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kimberly District also operates Kimberly High School (640 students) and Kimberly Middle School (482 students) alongside Rise Charter School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rise Charter School compares
Rise Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 16% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Idaho - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Rise Charter School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kimberly District, which includes Rise Charter School.
$8,127
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 66.4%
Federal 15.2%
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.
How Rise Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kimberly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stricker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kimberly Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kimberly Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rise Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~193 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rise Charter School
How many students attend Rise Charter School?
Rise Charter School has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kimberly, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Charter School is 21.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rise Charter School?
24.6% of students at Rise Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rise Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Rise Charter School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Kimberly, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rise Charter School?
Rise Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rise Charter School rank among public schools in Kimberly?
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Charter School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Kimberly, 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 Kimberly on the city page.
Is Rise Charter School a good school?
Rise Charter School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kimberly District?
Besides Rise Charter School, Kimberly District also operates Kimberly High School (640 students), Kimberly Middle School (482 students), and Stricker Elementary School (434 students). See the Kimberly District district page for the complete list.
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