Project Impact STEM Academy in Meridian, ID

At a glance

Reported students

227

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

16.09

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Idaho other enrollment

55th percentile

Compared with 75 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

227

Project Impact STEM Academy: 227 reported students.

State peer staffing position

48th percentile

14.1:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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: 269
Teachers (FTE): 17.75
Student–teacher ratio: 15.2:1

What the reported data says about Project Impact STEM Academy

Project Impact STEM Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Meridian. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Project Impact STEM Academy Inc.. NCES reports 227 students for 2024–25.

Among 75 combined / other schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 207 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to 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 (84.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Project Impact STEM Academy

1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.3%
Students with disabilities: 14.9%
Lunch program: Not reported

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White84.6%
Hispanic11%
Black0%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.6%
Multiracial0.9%

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

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

Public schools near Project Impact 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
Gem Prep: Online School Other · Charter · Gem Prep: Online LLC	PK–12	378	2.3 mi
Gem Prep: Meridian Other · Charter · Gem Prep: Meridian LLC	KG–12	506	2.3 mi
Idaho Virtual Academy Other · Charter · Idaho Virtual Academy Inc.	KG–12	1,801	2.5 mi
Compass Public Charter School Other · Charter · Compass Public Charter School Inc.	KG–12	1,265	2.5 mi
Gem Prep: Meridian South Other · Charter · Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC	KG–11	458	3.7 mi
Inspire Virtual Charter School Other · Charter · Inspire Academics Inc.	KG–12	1,210	5.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Project Impact STEM Academy

What grades does Project Impact STEM Academy serve?

Project Impact STEM Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Project Impact STEM Academy Inc..

How many students attend Project Impact STEM Academy?

Project Impact STEM Academy reported 227 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 75 Idaho combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 269 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Project Impact STEM Academy?

The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 227 students and 16.09 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 Project Impact STEM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Project Impact STEM Academy 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 Project Impact STEM Academy in?

Project Impact STEM Academy is part of Project Impact STEM Academy Inc., based in Meridian, ID, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Project Impact STEM Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gem Prep: Online School (2.3 mi), Gem Prep: Meridian (2.3 mi), Idaho Virtual Academy (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.