Enrollment
589
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160018801110 Charter school
Treasure Valley Classical Academy — Fruitland, ID
Federal NCES profile for Treasure Valley Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Treasure Valley Classical Academy Inc. · 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)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Treasure Valley Classical Academy 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
Treasure Valley Classical Academy reports 589 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% below the Idaho average and 49% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Treasure Valley Classical Academy Inc. spends $9,838 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.8% from local sources (property taxes), 66.2% from the state, and 19.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Treasure Valley Classical Academy 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 10% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 84% | — | — |
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
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 55% in Idaho — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,838
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
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 589 Top 84% in Idaho — larger than 16% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.4% -10% vs state
NCES ID 160018801110
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Treasure Valley Classical Academy Inc., which includes Treasure Valley Classical Academy.
$9,838
Per student
-24%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.8%
State 66.2%
Federal 19.0%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Treasure Valley Classical Academy
How many students attend Treasure Valley Classical Academy?
Treasure Valley Classical Academy has 589 students enrolled. It is a other school in FRUITLAND, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Treasure Valley Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Treasure Valley Classical Academy is 17.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Treasure Valley Classical Academy?
26.4% of students at Treasure Valley Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Treasure Valley Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Treasure Valley Classical Academy is White at 73.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in FRUITLAND, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Treasure Valley Classical Academy?
Treasure Valley Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.