- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Fairmont Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000051
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #25 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Junior High School ranks #25 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Fairmont Junior High School shrank from 677 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 160036000051 · Boise, ID Other · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 14.3:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
Fairmont Junior High School shrank from 677 students in 2022-23 to 633 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Fairmont Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boise Senior H
Boise Senior High School
1,512 students
- Borah Senior H
Borah Senior High School
1,308 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,307 students
- Capital Senior
Capital Senior High School
1,170 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
886 students
- This school
Fairmont Junior High School
659 students
What this shows Fairmont Junior High School reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont Junior High School compares
Fairmont Junior High 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▲ 1% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in Idaho - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Fairmont Junior High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmont Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~659 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Junior High School
How many students attend Fairmont Junior High School?
Fairmont Junior High School has 659 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Junior High School is 14.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 9% 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 Fairmont Junior High School?
29.5% of students at Fairmont Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont Junior High School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Boise, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Junior High School?
Fairmont Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairmont Junior High School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Junior High School ranks #25 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.
What other schools are in Boise Independent District?
Besides Fairmont Junior High 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.