- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buhl, ID
Wakapa Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wakapa Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160048001106
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakapa Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Buhl · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakapa Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakapa Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Buhl, ID.
School address
District: Buhl Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160048001106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Wakapa Academy shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-64.1%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 160048001106 · Buhl, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 5.5:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Popplewell Elementary School (542 students)
Wakapa Academy shrank from 39 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-64.1%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Wakapa Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Popplewell Ele
Popplewell Elementary School
542 students
- Buhl High Scho
Buhl High School
347 students
- Buhl Middle Sc
Buhl Middle School
298 students
- This school 11
Wakapa Academy
11 students
What this shows Wakapa Academy reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakapa Academy compares
Wakapa Academy is a shrinking 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 68% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 40% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 2% in Idaho - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,800
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 18.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Wakapa Academy is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Buhl Joint District reports $10,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wakapa Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popplewell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buhl High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buhl Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakapa Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~11 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakapa Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakapa Academy is 5.5:1, which is 68% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 65% 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 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% of enrollment, in Buhl, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakapa Academy?
Wakapa Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Wakapa Academy rank among public schools in Buhl?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakapa Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Buhl, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Buhl Joint District?
Besides Wakapa Academy, Buhl Joint District also operates Popplewell Elementary School (542 students), Buhl High School (347 students), and Buhl Middle School (298 students). See the Buhl Joint District district page for the complete list.