Gem Prep Meridian South serves 437 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gem Prep Meridian South's student population of 437 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gem Prep Meridian South is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gem Prep Meridian South?
437 students attend Gem Prep Meridian South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gem Prep Meridian South students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gem Prep Meridian South?
Gem Prep Meridian South has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gem Prep Meridian South offer ?
Gem Prep Meridian South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gem Prep Meridian South part of?
Gem Prep Meridian South is part of Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District.
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