Enrollment
225
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 160177001127
Swan Falls High School — Meridian, ID
Federal NCES profile for Swan Falls High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 80
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kuna Joint District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-71% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Swan Falls High School reports 225 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 71% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 69% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 7.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 74% below the Idaho average and 86% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kuna Joint District spends $9,251 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.9% from local sources (property taxes), 58.9% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Swan Falls High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 71% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 74% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 74% 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
5:1
students per teacher
— 71% below state mean
Top 2% in Idaho — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,251
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 225 Top 34% in Idaho — larger than 66% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 5:1 -71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 7.5% -74% vs state
NCES ID 160177001127
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.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kuna Joint District, which includes Swan Falls High School.
$9,251
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
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Insight School of Idaho
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 5:1, which is 71% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in MERIDIAN, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swan Falls High School?
Swan Falls High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.