- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Lake Hazel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hazel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160210000365
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hazel Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Idaho schools.
- #8 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hazel Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hazel Elementary School ranks #8 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Lake Hazel Elementary School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 160210000365 · Boise, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.1:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (2,463 students)
Lake Hazel Elementary School shrank from 390 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Lake Hazel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
2,463 students
- Owyhee High Sc
Owyhee High School
1,884 students
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
1,848 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
1,774 students
- Eagle High Sch
Eagle High School
1,765 students
- This school 328
Lake Hazel Elementary School
328 students
What this shows Lake Hazel Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hazel Elementary School compares
Lake Hazel 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 37% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Idaho - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Lake Hazel Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joint School District No. 2 reports $9,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Hazel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hazel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hazel Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Hazel Elementary School?
Lake Hazel Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hazel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hazel Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% 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 Lake Hazel Elementary School?
18.5% of students at Lake Hazel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hazel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hazel Elementary School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hazel Elementary School?
Lake Hazel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Lake Hazel Elementary School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hazel Elementary School ranks #8 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 Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Lake Hazel Elementary School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.