Enrollment
247
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hidden Springs Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hidden Springs Elementary School
Hidden Springs Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hidden Springs, Idaho, enrolling 247 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.8% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Idaho average.
With 247 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students) and Borah Senior High School (1,308 students) alongside Hidden Springs Elementary 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 Hidden Springs Elementary School compares
Hidden Springs Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,278
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boise Independent District, which includes Hidden Springs Elementary 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 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
- 1,512
- 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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Hidden Springs Elementary School a good school?
Hidden Springs Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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