Enrollment
331
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kuna, ID
Ross Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ross Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160177000915
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Kuna · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Kuna, ID.
School address
District: Kuna Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160177000915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ross Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ross Elementary School
Ross Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Kuna, Idaho, enrolling 331 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Idaho schools and 76% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #126.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 37/100).
The surrounding Kuna Joint District spends $8,637 per pupil, 28% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kuna Joint District also operates Kuna High School (1,624 students) and Reed Elementary School (675 students) alongside Ross Elementary 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 Ross Elementary School compares
Ross Elementary 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 | 30.1:1 | ▲ 76% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 31% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 76% 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
$8,637
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Ross Elementary School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kuna Joint District, which includes Ross Elementary School.
$8,637
Per student
-28%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 58.9%
Federal 18.1%
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.
How Ross Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reed Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kuna Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Trail Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont H Teed Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary 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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ross Elementary School
How many students attend Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kuna, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School is 30.1:1, which is 76% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ross Elementary School?
20.3% of students at Ross Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ross Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Kuna, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ross Elementary School rank among public schools in Kuna?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Kuna, 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 Kuna on the city page.
Is Ross Elementary School a good school?
Ross Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Kuna Joint District?
Besides Ross Elementary School, Kuna Joint District also operates Kuna High School (1,624 students), Reed Elementary School (675 students), and Kuna Middle School (672 students). See the Kuna Joint District district page for the complete list.
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