- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nampa, ID
Willow Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willow Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160234000833
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Creek Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #8 of 26
- schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek Elementary ranks #8 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Willow Creek Elementary shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 160234000833 · Nampa, ID Other · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 18.7:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students)
Willow Creek Elementary shrank from 586 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Willow Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nampa Senior H
Nampa Senior High School
1,288 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,165 students
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,146 students
- Lone Star Midd
Lone Star Middle School
927 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
836 students
- This school
Willow Creek Elementary
598 students
What this shows Willow Creek Elementary reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Creek Elementary compares
Willow Creek Elementary 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 43% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Idaho - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,136
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Willow Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nampa School District reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Creek Elementary
How many students attend Willow Creek Elementary?
Willow Creek Elementary has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nampa, ID. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Creek Elementary?
41.8% of students at Willow Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willow Creek Elementary is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Creek Elementary?
Willow Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Willow Creek Elementary rank among schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek Elementary ranks #8 of 26 schools in Nampa, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nampa School District?
Besides Willow Creek Elementary, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Columbia High School (1,165 students), and Skyview High School (1,146 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.