- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160177001127
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 12
- high schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+166 students YoY
Swan Falls High School grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (+207.5%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+166 students YoY 160177001127 · Meridian, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 14.1:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Kuna High School (1,624 students)
Swan Falls High School grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (+207.5%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Swan Falls High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kuna High Scho
Kuna High School
1,624 students
- Reed Elementar
Reed Elementary School
675 students
- Kuna Middle Sc
Kuna Middle School
672 students
- Silver Trail E 628
Silver Trail Elementary School
628 students
- Fremont H Teed 472
Fremont H Teed Middle School
472 students
- This school 225
Swan Falls High School
225 students
What this shows Swan Falls High School reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swan Falls High School compares
Swan Falls High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$8,614
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
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.
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
District finance for Kuna Joint District reports $8,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~225 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), up 166.
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 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.
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.