- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hidden Springs, ID
Hidden Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hidden Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036001004
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidden Springs Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 247
- students enrolled
Hidden Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Hidden Springs Elementary School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 160036001004 · Hidden Springs, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 15.4:1 · 2.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
Hidden Springs Elementary School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Hidden Springs Elementary 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 247
Hidden Springs Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Hidden Springs Elementary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidden Springs Elementary School compares
Hidden Springs Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 90% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Idaho - lower ratio than 63% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Hidden Springs Elementary School is less 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 Hidden Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidden Springs Elementary 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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Hidden Springs Elementary School?
Hidden Springs Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hidden Springs, ID. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidden Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidden Springs Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 2% 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 Hidden Springs Elementary School?
2.8% of students at Hidden Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidden Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hidden Springs Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Hidden Springs, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidden Springs Elementary School?
Hidden Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Boise Independent District?
Besides Hidden Springs 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.