- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Meridian, ID
Willow Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160210001060
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Creek Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #12 of 23
- schools in Meridian · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek Elementary School ranks #12 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210001060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Willow Creek Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 160210001060 · Meridian, ID Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 16.8:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Willow Creek Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Willow Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
2,463 students
- Owyhee High Sc
Owyhee High School
1,884 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
1,848 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
1,774 students
- Eagle High Sch
Eagle High School
1,765 students
- This school 503
Willow Creek Elementary School
503 students
What this shows Willow Creek Elementary School reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Creek Elementary School compares
Willow Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 61% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Idaho - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,276
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 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Willow Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joint School District No. 2 reports $9,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Willow Creek Elementary School?
Willow Creek Elementary School has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Meridian, ID. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 7% higher 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 Willow Creek Elementary School?
11.4% of students at Willow Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Creek Elementary School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Meridian, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Creek Elementary School?
Willow Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 School rank among schools in Meridian?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Creek Elementary School ranks #12 of 23 schools in Meridian, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Meridian on the city page.
What other schools are in Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Willow Creek Elementary School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.