- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bonners Ferry, ID
Boundary County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Boundary County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160042000029
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boundary County Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bonners Ferry · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Boundary County Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boundary County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bonners Ferry, ID.
School address
District: Boundary County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160042000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Boundary County Middle School shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 160042000029 · Bonners Ferry, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 17.7:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonners Ferry High School (421 students)
Boundary County Middle School shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Boundary County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonners Ferry
Bonners Ferry High School
421 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary School
398 students
- This school
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 Boundary County Middle School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boundary County Middle School compares
Boundary County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▲ 14% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Idaho - lower ratio than 41% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Boundary County Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
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 Boundary County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonners Ferry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naples Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boundary County Middle 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
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Boundary County Middle School
How many students attend Boundary County Middle School?
Boundary County Middle School has 336 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bonners Ferry, ID. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boundary County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boundary County Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 4% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boundary County Middle School?
33.5% of students at Boundary County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boundary County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Boundary County Middle School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Bonners Ferry, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boundary County Middle School?
Boundary County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Boundary County Middle School rank among public schools in Bonners Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Boundary County Middle School ranks #2 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 Boundary County Middle School, Boundary County District also operates Bonners Ferry High School (421 students), Valley View Elementary School (398 students), and Mount Hall Elementary School (122 students). See the Boundary County District district page for the complete list.