- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Les Bois Junior High School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 160036000183 · Boise, ID Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 16:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
Les Bois Junior High School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 41.7 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Les Bois Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boise Senior H
Boise Senior High School
1,512 students
- Borah Senior H
Borah Senior High School
1,308 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,307 students
- Capital Senior
Capital Senior High School
1,170 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
886 students
- This school
Les Bois Junior High School
658 students
What this shows Les Bois Junior High School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Les Bois Junior High School compares
Les Bois Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,308
- 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
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 (~658 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), down 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.