BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

BOISE, Idaho — 51 schools

22,809
Total Enrollment
51
Schools
$13,620
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT operates 51 public schools serving 22,809 students, placing it among the larger districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 46 other, 4 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 21,737 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ada County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,620 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 45.0% local, 43.1% state, and 11.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $77,520 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 57/100, ranked #45 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 13 of 51 schools offering Advanced Placement (144 AP courses district-wide), a 387.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 68.7% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.0% African American across the district's schools.

BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school enrollment varies 504× across entities

BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 3 students (lowest) to 1,512 students (highest), a spread of 1,509 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 387:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

11.9%
Federal
43.1%
State
45.0%
Local

Funding Equity

57
Equity Score
45 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ada County county, where this district is located.

$1,170
Studio/mo
$1,381
1 BR/mo
$1,655
2 BR/mo
$2,318
3 BR/mo
$2,772
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,520
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 51 schools in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT.

White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.6%
Multiracial 5.4%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

13 / 51
Schools with AP
144 AP courses total
387.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Boise Senior High School
1,512
Borah Senior High School
1,308
Timberline High School
1,307
Capital Senior High School
1,170
North Junior High School
886
West Junior High
717
Fairmont Junior High School
659
Les Bois Junior High School
658
East Junior High School
620
Hillside Junior High School
561
White Pine Elementary School
555
South Junior High School
533
Riverglen Jr High School
497
Whittier Elementary School
490
Trail Wind Elementary
475
Horizon Elementary School
472
Whitney Elementary School
469
Cynthia Mann Elementary School
412
Shadow Hills Elementary
404
Liberty Elementary School
403
Grace Jordan Elementary
402
Morley Nelson Elementary
392
Frank Church High School
381
Amity Elementary School
371
Maple Grove Elementary School
370
Valley View Elementary School
330
Riverside Elementary School
327
Lowell Elementary School
324
Koelsch Elementary School
321
Taft Elementary School
301
Hillcrest Elementary School
299
Mountain View Elementary School
292
Highlands Elementary School
291
Roosevelt Elementary School
284
Garfield Elementary School
278
Washington Elementary School
268
Hawthorne Elementary School
264
Collister Elementary School
262
Boise Online School - Secondary
254
Longfellow Elementary School
248
Hidden Springs Elementary School
247
Pierce Park Elementary School
233
Jefferson Elementary School
228
Monroe Elementary School
206
Adams Elementary School
200
Owyhee Elementary School
167
Madison Early Childhood School
51
Boise Online School - Elementary
20
Ada County Juvenile Center
11
Treasure Valley Math/Science
4
Dehryl a Dennis Prof-Tech Center
3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?

BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT has 51 schools, including 4 high, 46 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 22,809 students.

How much does BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT spend per student?

BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT spends $13,620 per student. The district has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #45 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT is $77,520 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ada County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?

BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT students are 68.7% White, 16.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.0% African American, 3.6% Asian, averaged across 51 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?

BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #45 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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