- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ross Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 160177000915 · Kuna, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 30.1:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Kuna High School (1,624 students)
Ross Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Ross Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kuna High Scho
Kuna High School
1,624 students
- Reed Elementar
Reed Elementary School
675 students
- Kuna Middle Sc
Kuna Middle School
672 students
- Silver Trail E 628
Silver Trail Elementary School
628 students
- Fremont H Teed 472
Fremont H Teed Middle School
472 students
- This school 331
Ross Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Ross Elementary School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross Elementary School compares
Ross Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$8,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for Kuna Joint District reports $8,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.