Inspire Academics Inc.

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Boise, Idaho - 2 schools

An equity score of 28/100 ranks Inspire Academics Inc. #118 of 139 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $6,734 per pupil, Inspire Academics Inc. ranks #163 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,310
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$6,734
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Inspire Academics Inc. operates 2 public schools serving 1,310 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Ada County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $6,734 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 18 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.0% local, 89.6% state, and 10.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 28/100, ranked #118 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 175.3:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 71.1% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Inspire Virtual Charter School, enrolling 1,210 students (88% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Empower Connections Academy, at 163 students, a 7x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Inspire Virtual Charter School accounts for 88.1% of all Inspire Academics Inc. student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Inspire Academics Inc. a distant remainder — means Inspire Academics Inc.-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

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

Inspire Academics Inc. student-counselor ratio is 175:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.4%
Federal
89.6%
State
0.0%
Local
0

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
118 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Inspire Academics Inc..

White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 4.5%
Other 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
175.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Inspire Academics Inc.

School Enrollment
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Charter
1,210
Empower Connections Academy
Charter
163

How Inspire Academics Inc. Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Idaho Arts Charter School Inc. Similar size No spending data Similar funding mix
Buhl Joint District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Homedale Joint District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Marsh Valley Joint District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Inspire Academics Inc.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Inspire Academics Inc.?

Inspire Academics Inc. has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 1,310 students.

How much does Inspire Academics Inc. spend per student?

Inspire Academics Inc. spends $6,734 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #118 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Inspire Academics Inc.?

Inspire Academics Inc. students are 71.1% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Inspire Academics Inc.?

Inspire Academics Inc. has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #118 out of 139 districts in Idaho.