Enrollment
11
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160048001106
👥 S:T ratio 78
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakapa Academy earns 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-68% 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
What stands out at Wakapa Academy
Wakapa Academy is a small high school in Buhl, Idaho, enrolling 11 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.5:1, Wakapa Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of Idaho schools and 68% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Idaho schools, with 11 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding Buhl Joint District spends $9,496 per pupil, 20% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 25 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 11 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Buhl Joint District also operates Popplewell Elementary School (542 students) and Buhl High School (347 students) alongside Wakapa Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wakapa Academy compares
Wakapa Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buhl Joint District, which includes Wakapa Academy.
$9,496
Per student
-20%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~11 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Next steps
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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 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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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. See all public schools in Buhl on the city page.
Is Wakapa Academy a good school?
Wakapa Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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