Enrollment
421
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bonners Ferry, ID
Bonners Ferry High School
Federal NCES profile for Bonners Ferry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160042000089
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonners Ferry High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bonners Ferry · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonners Ferry High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonners Ferry High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bonners Ferry, ID.
School address
District: Boundary County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160042000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonners Ferry High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonners Ferry High School
Bonners Ferry High School is a mid-sized high school in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, enrolling 421 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 421 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 235 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Boundary County District also operates Valley View Elementary School (398 students) and Boundary County Middle School (336 students) alongside Bonners Ferry High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bonners Ferry High School compares
Bonners Ferry High School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 24% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Idaho - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Bonners Ferry High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boundary County District, which includes Bonners Ferry High School.
$10,253
Per student
-14%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 57.6%
Federal 18.9%
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.
How Bonners Ferry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boundary County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hall Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naples Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonners Ferry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bonners Ferry High School
How many students attend Bonners Ferry High School?
Bonners Ferry High School has 421 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bonners Ferry, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonners Ferry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonners Ferry High School is 16.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonners Ferry High School?
22.2% of students at Bonners Ferry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonners Ferry High School?
The largest demographic group at Bonners Ferry High School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Bonners Ferry, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonners Ferry High School?
Bonners Ferry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonners Ferry High School rank among public schools in Bonners Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonners Ferry High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bonners Ferry, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bonners Ferry on the city page.
Is Bonners Ferry High School a good school?
Bonners Ferry High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Boundary County District?
Besides Bonners Ferry High School, Boundary County District also operates Valley View Elementary School (398 students), Boundary County Middle School (336 students), and Mount Hall Elementary School (122 students). See the Boundary County District district page for the complete list.
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