Enrollment
658
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Les Bois Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Les Bois Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000183
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Les Bois Junior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #52 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Les Bois Junior High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Les Bois Junior High School ranks #52 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Les Bois Junior High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Les Bois Junior High School
Les Bois Junior High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 658 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Idaho average.
Enrollment of 658 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #77.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students) and Borah Senior High School (1,308 students) alongside Les Bois Junior High 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 Les Bois Junior High School compares
Les Bois Junior High 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 60% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Idaho - lower ratio than 58% 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 7.4%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Les Bois Junior High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boise Independent District, which includes Les Bois Junior High 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 Les Bois Junior High 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Les Bois Junior High 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 (~658 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Les Bois Junior High School
How many students attend Les Bois Junior High School?
Les Bois Junior High School has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Les Bois Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Les Bois Junior High School is 16:1, which is 6% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 2% higher 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 Les Bois Junior High School?
11.6% of students at Les Bois Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Les Bois Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Les Bois Junior High School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Les Bois Junior High School?
Les Bois Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Les Bois Junior High School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Les Bois Junior High School ranks #52 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 Les Bois Junior High School a good school?
Les Bois Junior High School earns 33/100 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 Les Bois Junior High 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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