- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Snake River Elementary held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 160234000507 · Nampa, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 14.8:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students)
Snake River Elementary held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Snake River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nampa Senior H
Nampa Senior High School
1,288 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,165 students
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,146 students
- Lone Star Midd
Lone Star Middle School
927 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
836 students
- This school 341
Snake River Elementary
341 students
What this shows Snake River Elementary reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snake River Elementary compares
Snake River Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,136
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
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nampa School District reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,165
- 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
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 (~341 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.