Enrollment
331
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160177000915
Ross Elementary School — Kuna, ID
Federal NCES profile for Ross Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 14
🌟 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: Kuna 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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+24% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ross Elementary School reports 331 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% 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 35% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 20.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% below the Idaho average and 61% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kuna Joint District spends $9,251 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.9% from local sources (property taxes), 58.9% from the state, and 18.1% 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 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 Ross Elementary School 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 31% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 50% | — | — |
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
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
21.5:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Idaho — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,251
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
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
Enrollment 331 Top 50% in Idaho — larger than 50% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 21.5:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 20.3% -31% vs state
NCES ID 160177000915
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kuna Joint District, which includes Ross Elementary School.
$9,251
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
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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 a elementary school in KUNA, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in KUNA, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) 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.