Enrollment
11
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160036000708
Ada County Juvenile Center — Boise, ID
Federal NCES profile for Ada County Juvenile Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ada County Juvenile Center compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ada County Juvenile Center reports 11 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Boise Independent District spends $13,620 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.0% from local sources (property taxes), 43.1% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ada County Juvenile Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Idaho — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,620
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 11 Top 3% in Idaho — larger than 97% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160036000708
Student demographics
White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
African American 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boise Independent District, which includes Ada County Juvenile Center.
$13,620
Per student
+5%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 43.1%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
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North Junior High School
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West Junior High
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Fairmont Junior High School
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Frequently asked questions about Ada County Juvenile Center
How many students attend Ada County Juvenile Center?
Ada County Juvenile Center has 11 students enrolled. It is a other school in BOISE, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ada County Juvenile Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ada County Juvenile Center is 11:1, which is 36% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ada County Juvenile Center?
The largest demographic group at Ada County Juvenile Center is White at 45.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in BOISE, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ada County Juvenile Center?
Ada County Juvenile Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.