Enrollment
341
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nampa, ID
Snake River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Snake River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160234000507
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snake River Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #4 of 26
- schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Snake River Elementary has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snake River Elementary ranks #4 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snake River Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Snake River Elementary
Snake River Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Nampa, Idaho, enrolling 341 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 341 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students) and Columbia High School (1,165 students) alongside Snake River Elementary.
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 Snake River Elementary compares
Snake River Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 33% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Idaho - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,958
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nampa School District, which includes Snake River Elementary.
$10,958
Per student
-8%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 57.4%
Federal 25.6%
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 Snake River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snake River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~341 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Snake River Elementary
How many students attend Snake River Elementary?
Snake River Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nampa, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snake River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Snake River Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snake River Elementary?
39.0% of students at Snake River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snake River Elementary?
Snake River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Snake River Elementary rank among schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Snake River Elementary ranks #4 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nampa on the city page.
Is Snake River Elementary a good school?
Snake River Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Nampa School District?
Besides Snake River Elementary, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Columbia High School (1,165 students), and Skyview High School (1,146 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.
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