Enrollment
122
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bonners Ferry, ID
Mount Hall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Hall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160042000091
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Hall Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bonners Ferry · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Hall Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Hall Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bonners Ferry, ID.
School address
District: Boundary County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160042000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Hall Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Hall Elementary School
Mount Hall Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, enrolling 122 students.
At 17.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 122 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Boundary County District also operates Bonners Ferry High School (421 students) and Valley View Elementary School (398 students) alongside Mount Hall Elementary 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 Mount Hall Elementary School compares
Mount Hall Elementary 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 41% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Idaho - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,253
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Mount Hall Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boundary County District, which includes Mount Hall Elementary School.
$10,253
Per student
-14%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 57.6%
Federal 18.9%
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 Mount Hall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonners Ferry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boundary County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naples Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Hall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary 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 (~122 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Hall Elementary School
How many students attend Mount Hall Elementary School?
Mount Hall Elementary School has 122 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bonners Ferry, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Hall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Hall Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Hall Elementary School?
41.2% of students at Mount Hall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Hall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Hall Elementary School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Bonners Ferry, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Hall Elementary School?
Mount Hall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mount Hall Elementary School rank among public schools in Bonners Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Hall Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bonners Ferry, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bonners Ferry on the city page.
Is Mount Hall Elementary School a good school?
Mount Hall Elementary School earns 50/100 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 Boundary County District?
Besides Mount Hall Elementary School, Boundary County District also operates Bonners Ferry High School (421 students), Valley View Elementary School (398 students), and Boundary County Middle School (336 students). See the Boundary County District district page for the complete list.
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