- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Grace Jordan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grace Jordan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000982
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace Jordan Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #37 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grace Jordan Elementary has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Jordan Elementary ranks #37 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Grace Jordan Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 160036000982 · Boise, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 17.5:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
Grace Jordan Elementary held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Grace Jordan Elementary 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 402
Grace Jordan Elementary
402 students
What this shows Grace Jordan Elementary reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grace Jordan Elementary compares
Grace Jordan Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▲ 19% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Idaho - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Grace Jordan Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grace Jordan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace Jordan Elementary'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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grace Jordan Elementary
How many students attend Grace Jordan Elementary?
Grace Jordan Elementary has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Jordan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Jordan Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grace Jordan Elementary?
34.8% of students at Grace Jordan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grace Jordan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grace Jordan Elementary is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Boise, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace Jordan Elementary?
Grace Jordan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Grace Jordan Elementary rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Jordan Elementary ranks #37 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 Grace Jordan Elementary, 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.