Enrollment
370
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Summerwind Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Summerwind Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160210000364
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summerwind Stem Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #18 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Summerwind Stem Academy has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summerwind Stem Academy ranks #18 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summerwind Stem Academy compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summerwind Stem Academy
Summerwind Stem Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 370 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.7% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 370 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 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Joint School District No. 2 spends $8,438 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students) and Owyhee High School (1,884 students) alongside Summerwind Stem Academy.
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 Summerwind Stem Academy compares
Summerwind Stem Academy 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 | 27.7% | ▼ 5% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below 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
$8,438
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Summerwind Stem Academy is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Summerwind Stem Academy.
$8,438
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 Summerwind Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summerwind Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~370 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Summerwind Stem Academy
How many students attend Summerwind Stem Academy?
Summerwind Stem Academy has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerwind Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerwind Stem Academy 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 Summerwind Stem Academy?
27.7% of students at Summerwind Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summerwind Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Summerwind Stem Academy is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summerwind Stem Academy?
Summerwind Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Summerwind Stem Academy rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Summerwind Stem Academy ranks #18 of 65 schools in Boise, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boise on the city page.
Is Summerwind Stem Academy a good school?
Summerwind Stem Academy earns 46/100 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 Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Summerwind Stem Academy, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.
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