Enrollment
318
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coeur D'alene, ID
Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities
Federal NCES profile for Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160078000156
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Coeur D'alene · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities has class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities ranks #5 of 9 schools in Coeur D'alene, ID.
School address
District: Coeur D'alene District · Idaho
NCES ID 160078000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities
Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Coeur D'alene, Idaho, enrolling 318 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.5% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Idaho average.
With 318 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students) and Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students) alongside Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities.
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 Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities compares
Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 64% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Idaho - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,322
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
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.
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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coeur D'alene District, which includes Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities.
$10,322
Per student
-14%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 53.0%
Federal 20.1%
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 Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coeur D'alene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakes Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~318 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities
How many students attend Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities?
Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities?
The student-teacher ratio at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities is 21.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities?
10.5% of students at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities?
The largest demographic group at Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities?
Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities rank among schools in Coeur D'alene?
By Resource Investment Index, Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities ranks #5 of 9 schools in Coeur D'alene, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coeur D'alene on the city page.
Is Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities a good school?
Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Coeur D'alene District?
Besides Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities, Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students), Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students), and Woodland Middle School (747 students). See the Coeur D'alene District district page for the complete list.
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