Enrollment
375
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Bonneville Online Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bonneville Online Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160093000999
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonneville Online Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Idaho schools.
- #18 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 375
- students enrolled
Bonneville Online Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonneville Online Elementary ranks #18 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Bonneville Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160093000999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+144% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonneville Online Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonneville Online Elementary
Bonneville Online Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Idaho schools and 144% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Bonneville Joint District spends $8,318 per pupil, 30% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students) and Hillcrest High School (1,230 students) alongside Bonneville Online Elementary.
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 Bonneville Online Elementary compares
Bonneville Online Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41.7:1 | ▲ 144% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
41.7:1
students per teacher
- 144% above state mean
Top 99% in Idaho - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,318
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
- 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 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Bonneville Online Elementary is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonneville Joint District, which includes Bonneville Online Elementary.
$8,318
Per student
-30%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 Bonneville Online Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black Canyon Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iona Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonneville Online Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other 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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~41.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bonneville Online Elementary
How many students attend Bonneville Online Elementary?
Bonneville Online Elementary has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonneville Online Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonneville Online Elementary is 41.7:1, which is 144% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 166% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonneville Online Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bonneville Online Elementary is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonneville Online Elementary?
Bonneville Online Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonneville Online Elementary rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonneville Online Elementary ranks #18 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
Is Bonneville Online Elementary a good school?
Bonneville Online Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Idaho schools. 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 Bonneville Joint District?
Besides Bonneville Online Elementary, Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students), Hillcrest High School (1,230 students), and Bonneville High School (1,176 students). See the Bonneville Joint District district page for the complete list.
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