Enrollment
155
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160014801023 Charter school
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School — Boise, ID
Federal NCES profile for Idaho Connects Online Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc. · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Idaho Connects Online Alternative School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School reports 155 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 310 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc. spends $17,178 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.3% from local sources (property taxes), 91.8% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Idaho Connects Online Alternative School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Idaho — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,178
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 310 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 155 Top 24% in Idaho — larger than 76% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160014801023
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 310:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc., which includes Idaho Connects Online Alternative School.
$17,178
Per student
+33%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 91.8%
Federal 7.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
Similar other schools in Boise
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Isucceed Virtual High School
Standard public school
1,290 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Standard public school
1,210 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Sage International School of Boise
Standard public school
1,033 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
North Junior High School
Standard public school
886 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
West Junior High
Standard public school
717 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Fairmont Junior High School
Standard public school
659 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
How many students attend Idaho Connects Online Alternative School?
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School has 155 students enrolled. It is a other school in BOISE, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Connects Online Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Connects Online Alternative School is 11.4:1, which is 34% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idaho Connects Online Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Idaho Connects Online Alternative School is White at 71.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in BOISE, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idaho Connects Online Alternative School?
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.