Enrollment
11
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 160048001106
Wakapa Academy — Buhl, ID
Federal NCES profile for Wakapa Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 22
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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: Buhl 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wakapa 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
Wakapa Academy reports 11 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% 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 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% above the Idaho average and 21% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Buhl Joint District spends $9,946 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.1% from local sources (property taxes), 64.6% from the state, and 26.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), 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 Wakapa 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 40% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 3% | — | — |
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
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 40% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Idaho — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,946
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
11
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 100.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 227.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 11 Top 3% in Idaho — larger than 97% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 19.5:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.0% +40% vs state
NCES ID 160048001106
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 18.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buhl Joint District, which includes Wakapa Academy.
$9,946
Per student
-23%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 9.1%
State 64.6%
Federal 26.3%
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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wakapa Academy
How many students attend Wakapa Academy?
Wakapa Academy has 11 students enrolled. It is a high school in BUHL, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakapa Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakapa Academy is 19.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wakapa Academy?
41.0% of students at Wakapa Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakapa Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wakapa Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8%. The school serves a student body in BUHL, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakapa Academy?
Wakapa Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) 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.