Enrollment
336
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+4% 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
What stands out at Boundary County Middle School
Boundary County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, enrolling 336 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 336 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 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Boundary County District also operates Bonners Ferry High School (421 students) and Valley View Elementary School (398 students) alongside Boundary County Middle 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 Boundary County Middle School compares
Boundary County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,253
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boundary County District, which includes Boundary County Middle School.
$10,253
Per student
-14%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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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 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. 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. See all public schools in Bonners Ferry on the city page.
Is Boundary County Middle School a good school?
Boundary County Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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