At a glance
Reported students
474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho other enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 75 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
474
Gem Prep: Meridian North: 474 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
20.6:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Gem Prep: Meridian North
Gem Prep: Meridian North is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Meridian. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC. NCES reports 474 students for 2024–25.
Among 75 combined / other schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 207 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, above the Idaho median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gem Prep: Meridian North
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.7%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Gem Prep: Meridian North
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Public Charter School Other · Charter · Compass Public Charter School Inc. | KG–12 | 1,265 | 3.3 mi |
| Wilder Academy of Virtual Education Other · Wilder District | KG–12 | 202 | 3.8 mi |
| Project Impact STEM Academy Other · Charter · Project Impact STEM Academy Inc. | KG–12 | 227 | 5.3 mi |
| Idaho Arts Charter School Other · Charter · Idaho Arts Charter School Inc. | PK–12 | 1,395 | 6.2 mi |
| Nampa Online Virtual Academy Other · Nampa School District | PK–12 | 298 | 6.4 mi |
| Gem Prep: Online School Other · Charter · Gem Prep: Online LLC | PK–12 | 378 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gem Prep: Meridian North
What grades does Gem Prep: Meridian North serve?
Gem Prep: Meridian North reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC.
How many students attend Gem Prep: Meridian North?
Gem Prep: Meridian North reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 75 Idaho combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gem Prep: Meridian North?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 474 students and 23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gem Prep: Meridian North a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gem Prep: Meridian North is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Gem Prep: Meridian North in?
Gem Prep: Meridian North is part of Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC, based in Meridian, ID, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gem Prep: Meridian North?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Compass Public Charter School (3.3 mi), Wilder Academy of Virtual Education (3.8 mi), Project Impact STEM Academy (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.