Enrollment
1,210
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Inspire Virtual Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Inspire Virtual Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160001100866Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inspire Virtual Charter School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #33 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.5:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 1,210
- students enrolled
Inspire Virtual Charter School has class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inspire Virtual Charter School ranks #33 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Inspire Academics Inc. · Idaho
NCES ID 160001100866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Inspire Virtual Charter School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Inspire Virtual Charter School
Inspire Virtual Charter School is a large charter combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 1,210 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Idaho schools and 73% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,210 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Inspire Academics Inc. spends $6,734 per pupil, 44% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Inspire Academics Inc., also runs Empower Connections Academy (163 students).
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 Inspire Virtual Charter School compares
Inspire Virtual Charter 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 | 29.5:1 | ▲ 73% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,210 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,210
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 97% in Idaho - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$6,734
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 242 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
- 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 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Inspire Virtual Charter School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Inspire Academics Inc., which includes Inspire Virtual Charter School.
$6,734
Per student
-44%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.0%
State 89.6%
Federal 10.4%
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 Inspire Virtual Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empower Connections Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inspire Virtual Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Inspire Virtual Charter School
How many students attend Inspire Virtual Charter School?
Inspire Virtual Charter School has 1,210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inspire Virtual Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inspire Virtual Charter School is 29.5:1, which is 73% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inspire Virtual Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Inspire Virtual Charter School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inspire Virtual Charter School?
Inspire Virtual Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Inspire Virtual Charter School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Inspire Virtual Charter School ranks #33 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 Inspire Virtual Charter School a good school?
Inspire Virtual Charter School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho. 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 Inspire Academics Inc.?
Besides Inspire Virtual Charter School, Inspire Academics Inc. also operates Empower Connections Academy (163 students). See the Inspire Academics Inc. district page for the complete list.
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