Enrollment
412
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Cynthia Mann Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cynthia Mann Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000707
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cynthia Mann Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools.
- #56 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cynthia Mann Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cynthia Mann Elementary School ranks #56 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cynthia Mann Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cynthia Mann Elementary School
Cynthia Mann Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #155.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students) and Borah Senior High School (1,308 students) alongside Cynthia Mann 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 Cynthia Mann Elementary School compares
Cynthia Mann 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 28% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Idaho - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Cynthia Mann Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boise Independent District, which includes Cynthia Mann Elementary School.
$12,278
Per student
+3%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 43.1%
Federal 11.9%
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 Cynthia Mann Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cynthia Mann Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other 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 (~412 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cynthia Mann Elementary School
How many students attend Cynthia Mann Elementary School?
Cynthia Mann Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cynthia Mann Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cynthia Mann Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cynthia Mann Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Cynthia Mann Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cynthia Mann Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cynthia Mann Elementary School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cynthia Mann Elementary School?
Cynthia Mann Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cynthia Mann Elementary School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Cynthia Mann Elementary School ranks #56 of 65 schools in Boise, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boise on the city page.
Is Cynthia Mann Elementary School a good school?
Cynthia Mann Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Boise Independent District?
Besides Cynthia Mann Elementary School, Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students), Borah Senior High School (1,308 students), and Timberline High School (1,307 students). See the Boise Independent District district page for the complete list.
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