Enrollment
307
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coeur D'alene, ID
Borah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Borah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160078000146
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Borah Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 17
- public schools in Coeur D'alene · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Borah Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Borah Elementary School ranks #1 of 17 public schools in Coeur D'alene, ID.
School address
District: Coeur D'alene District · Idaho
NCES ID 160078000146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Borah Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Borah Elementary School
Borah Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Coeur D'alene, Idaho, enrolling 307 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 44.0% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 307 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students) and Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students) alongside Borah Elementary 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 Borah Elementary School compares
Borah Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▲ 50% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Idaho - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,322
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coeur D'alene District, which includes Borah Elementary School.
$10,322
Per student
-14%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 53.0%
Federal 20.1%
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 Borah Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coeur D'alene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakes Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Borah Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~307 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Borah Elementary School
How many students attend Borah Elementary School?
Borah Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Borah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Borah Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 7% lower 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 Borah Elementary School?
44.0% of students at Borah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Borah Elementary School?
Borah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Borah Elementary School rank among public schools in Coeur D'alene?
By Resource Investment Index, Borah Elementary School ranks #1 of 17 public schools in Coeur D'alene, 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 Coeur D'alene on the city page.
Is Borah Elementary School a good school?
Borah Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Coeur D'alene District?
Besides Borah Elementary School, Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students), Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students), and Woodland Middle School (747 students). See the Coeur D'alene District district page for the complete list.
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