GALILEO STEM ACADEMY

As a big elementary school in EAGLE, Idaho, GALILEO STEM ACADEMY teaches 796 students from grades pre-K through 8, operated by JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2. Compared to the state average of about 332 students per school, that is 140% above typical.

Within JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2, which oversees 61 schools and 38,740 students, GALILEO STEM ACADEMY is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, GALILEO STEM ACADEMY lists that nearly all students (85%) are White. The remainder looks like 9% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to Ada County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 21.6:1. The state averages around 18.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 8% of students at GALILEO STEM ACADEMY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is lower than Ada County's rate of about 34%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Ada County put median household income runs about $91,502, roughly 45% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Ada County runs 156 public schools (combined enrollment of about 80,006 students), of which GALILEO STEM ACADEMY is one.

The closest other public school is NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count remained close to its prior level: 795 students in 2018 compared to 796 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 22.6:1 in 2018 to 21.6:1 today.

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