At a glance
Reported students
338
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
338
Idaho Novus Classical Academy: 338 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Idaho Novus Classical Academy
Idaho Novus Classical Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–07 in Boise. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Idaho Novus Classical Academy LLC. NCES reports 338 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the Idaho median of 17.2:1 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 (81.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Idaho Novus Classical Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.03 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.6%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.7%
- Hispanic11.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.7%
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 Idaho Novus Classical Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Springs Elementary School Elementary · Boise Independent District | PK–06 | 247 | 3.7 mi |
| Seven Oaks Elementary Elementary · Joint School District No. 2 | PK–05 | 534 | 5.7 mi |
| Eagle Hills Elementary School Elementary · Joint School District No. 2 | KG–05 | 363 | 6.6 mi |
| Shadow Hills Elementary Elementary · Boise Independent District | PK–06 | 404 | 6.8 mi |
| Eagle Elementary School Elementary · Joint School District No. 2 | PK–05 | 389 | 7.2 mi |
| Pierce Park Elementary School Elementary · Boise Independent District | PK–06 | 233 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Idaho Novus Classical Academy
What grades does Idaho Novus Classical Academy serve?
Idaho Novus Classical Academy reports grades KG–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Idaho Novus Classical Academy LLC.
How many students attend Idaho Novus Classical Academy?
Idaho Novus Classical Academy reported 338 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Idaho Novus Classical Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 338 students and 21.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Idaho Novus Classical Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Idaho Novus Classical Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Idaho Novus Classical Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Idaho Novus Classical Academy in?
Idaho Novus Classical Academy is part of Idaho Novus Classical Academy LLC, based in Boise, ID, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Idaho Novus Classical Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hidden Springs Elementary School (3.7 mi), Seven Oaks Elementary (5.7 mi), Eagle Hills Elementary School (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.