Enrollment
659
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairmont Junior High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairmont Junior High School
Fairmont Junior High School is a large combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 659 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.5% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 659 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 196 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 659 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students) and Borah Senior High School (1,308 students) alongside Fairmont Junior High 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 Fairmont Junior High School compares
Fairmont Junior High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,278
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boise Independent District, which includes Fairmont Junior High 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 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
- 1,512
- 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 (~659 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Fairmont Junior High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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