Enrollment
482
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Forge International School
Federal NCES profile for Forge International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160019001109Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forge International School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Idaho schools.
- #64 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Forge International School has class sizes larger than 80% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forge International School ranks #64 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Forge International Llc · Idaho
NCES ID 160019001109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forge International School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forge International School
Forge International School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 198 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #187, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Forge International Llc spends $9,604 per pupil, 20% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Forge International Llc is a single-school charter district, so Forge International School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Forge International School compares
Forge International 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 39% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Idaho - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,604
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Forge International School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forge International Llc, which includes Forge International School.
$9,604
Per student
-20%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.8%
State 71.6%
Federal 21.6%
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.
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 (~482 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Forge International School
How many students attend Forge International School?
Forge International School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forge International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forge International School is 20.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forge International School?
17.9% of students at Forge International School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forge International School?
The largest demographic group at Forge International School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forge International School?
Forge International School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Forge International School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Forge International School ranks #64 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 Forge International School a good school?
Forge International School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Forge International Llc?
None; Forge International Llc is a single-school charter district, and Forge International School is its only campus.
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