- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Morley Nelson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Morley Nelson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000980
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morley Nelson Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #57 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Morley Nelson Elementary has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morley Nelson Elementary ranks #57 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Morley Nelson Elementary shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 160036000980 · Boise, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 15.1:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
Morley Nelson Elementary shrank from 459 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Morley Nelson Elementary 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 392
Morley Nelson Elementary
392 students
What this shows Morley Nelson Elementary reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morley Nelson Elementary compares
Morley Nelson Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 87% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Idaho - lower ratio than 67% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 13.3%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Morley Nelson Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morley Nelson Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morley Nelson Elementary'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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morley Nelson Elementary
How many students attend Morley Nelson Elementary?
Morley Nelson Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morley Nelson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morley Nelson Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% 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 Morley Nelson Elementary?
3.7% of students at Morley Nelson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morley Nelson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Morley Nelson Elementary is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Boise, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morley Nelson Elementary?
Morley Nelson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Morley Nelson Elementary rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Morley Nelson Elementary ranks #57 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 Morley Nelson Elementary, 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.