Enrollment
628
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Trail Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Trail Elementary School
Silver Trail Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 628 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Idaho schools and 27% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Idaho average.
Enrollment of 628 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 134 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
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 Silver Trail 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 Silver Trail Elementary School compares
Silver Trail 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,637
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kuna Joint District, which includes Silver Trail 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 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
- 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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~628 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Silver Trail Elementary School a good school?
Silver Trail Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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