- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, ID
Silver Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160177001029
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Trail Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 23
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Trail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Trail Elementary School ranks #3 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Kuna Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160177001029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Silver Trail Elementary School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 160177001029 · Meridian, ID Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 21.7:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kuna High School (1,624 students)
Silver Trail Elementary School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Silver Trail 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
- This school 628
Silver Trail Elementary School
628 students
- Fremont H Teed 472
Fremont H Teed Middle School
472 students
- Crimson Point 454
Crimson Point Elementary School
454 students
What this shows Silver Trail Elementary School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Trail Elementary School compares
Silver Trail 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 60% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 87% in Idaho - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Silver Trail Elementary School is less mixed than 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 Silver Trail 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kuna Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont H Teed Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crimson Point Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Trail 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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other 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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Silver Trail Elementary School?
Silver Trail Elementary School has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meridian, ID. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Trail Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Trail Elementary School?
11.7% of students at Silver Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Trail Elementary School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Trail Elementary School?
Silver Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Silver Trail Elementary School rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Trail Elementary School ranks #3 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Kuna Joint District?
Besides Silver Trail 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.