Enrollment
225
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Meridian, ID
Swan Falls High School
Federal NCES profile for Swan Falls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160177001127
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swan Falls High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 12
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Swan Falls High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Falls High School ranks #4 of 12 high schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Kuna Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160177001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swan Falls High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swan Falls High School
Swan Falls High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Meridian, Idaho, enrolling 225 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.5% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Idaho average.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 41/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
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 Swan Falls High 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 Swan Falls High School compares
Swan Falls High 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 74% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Idaho - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Swan Falls High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kuna Joint District, which includes Swan Falls High 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 Swan Falls High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reed Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kuna Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Trail Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont H Teed Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swan Falls High 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
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high 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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swan Falls High School
How many students attend Swan Falls High School?
Swan Falls High School has 225 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meridian, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swan Falls High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swan Falls High School is 14.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 10% 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 Swan Falls High School?
7.5% of students at Swan Falls High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swan Falls High School?
The largest demographic group at Swan Falls High School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swan Falls High School?
Swan Falls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swan Falls High School rank among high schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Swan Falls High School ranks #4 of 12 high 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 high schools in Meridian on the city page.
Is Swan Falls High School a good school?
Swan Falls High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Swan Falls High 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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