- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160042000089
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bonners Ferry · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bonners Ferry High School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 160042000089 · Bonners Ferry, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 16.8:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View Elementary School (398 students)
Bonners Ferry High School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Bonners Ferry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bonners Ferry High School
421 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
398 students
- Boundary Count
Boundary County Middle School
336 students
- Mount Hall Ele 122
Mount Hall Elementary School
122 students
- Naples Element 73
Naples Elementary School
73 students
What this shows Bonners Ferry High School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonners Ferry High School compares
Bonners Ferry High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for Boundary County District reports $12,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.