- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Borah Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 160078000146 · Coeur D'alene, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 14.6:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake City High School (1,530 students)
Borah Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Borah Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake City High
Lake City High School
1,530 students
- Coeur D'alene
Coeur D'alene High School
1,526 students
- Woodland Middl
Woodland Middle School
747 students
- Canfield Middl
Canfield Middle School
746 students
- Lakes Magnet S 539
Lakes Magnet School
539 students
- This school 307
Borah Elementary School
307 students
What this shows Borah Elementary School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Borah Elementary School compares
Borah Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,869
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
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coeur D'alene District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,526
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~307 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.