At a glance
Reported students
438
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
477
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy: 438 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 404
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.04
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Barbara Morgan STEM Academy
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Meridian. It is one of 61 current school records connected to Joint School District No. 2. NCES reports 438 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, 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 (74.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.3%). English learners represent 11.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Barbara Morgan STEM Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.5 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.82 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.3%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.82
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.49
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.35
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.08
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.9%
- Hispanic18.3%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Joint School District No. 2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prospect Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Discovery Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Hunter Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
460 reported students
Paramount Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
460 reported students
Christine Donnell School of the Arts
Elementary · Grades KG–05
464 reported students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Public schools near Barbara Morgan STEM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doral Academy of Idaho Elementary · Charter · Doral Academy of Idaho Inc. | KG–08 | 331 | 0.6 mi |
| Chaparral Elementary Elementary · Joint School District No. 2 | PK–05 | 545 | 1.3 mi |
| Meridian Elementary School Elementary · Joint School District No. 2 | PK–05 | 468 | 1.3 mi |
| Ponderosa Elementary School Elementary · Joint School District No. 2 | PK–05 | 411 | 1.4 mi |
| Hunter Elementary School Elementary · Joint School District No. 2 | PK–05 | 460 | 1.6 mi |
| Peregrine Elementary School Elementary · Joint School District No. 2 | PK–05 | 483 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Morgan STEM Academy
What grades does Barbara Morgan STEM Academy serve?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Joint School District No. 2.
How many students attend Barbara Morgan STEM Academy?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy reported 438 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 404 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Barbara Morgan STEM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 438 students and 24.5 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 Barbara Morgan STEM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Barbara Morgan STEM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.3% 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 Barbara Morgan STEM Academy in?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy is part of Joint School District No. 2, based in Meridian, ID, which operates 61 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Barbara Morgan STEM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Doral Academy of Idaho (0.6 mi), Chaparral Elementary (1.3 mi), Meridian Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.