Enrollment
336
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 160042000029
Boundary County Middle School — Bonners Ferry, ID
Federal NCES profile for Boundary County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Boundary County District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boundary County Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Boundary County Middle School reports 336 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% above the Idaho average and 35% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Boundary County District spends $10,530 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.6% from local sources (property taxes), 57.6% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Boundary County Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▲ 14% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 51% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 68% in Idaho — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,530
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 336 Top 51% in Idaho — larger than 49% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.5% +14% vs state
NCES ID 160042000029
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boundary County District, which includes Boundary County Middle School.
$10,530
Per student
-19%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 57.6%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boundary County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boundary County Middle School is 19:1, which is 10% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 47/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.