- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
North Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for North 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 160036000069
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North 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
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Junior High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Junior High School ranks #52 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
North Junior High School grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 924 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 50.1 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 160036000069 · Boise, ID Other · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 17.7:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
North Junior High School grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 924 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 50.1 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
North 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
- This school
North Junior High School
886 students
- West Junior Hi
West Junior High
717 students
What this shows North Junior High School reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Junior High School compares
North Junior High School is a growing 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 69% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Idaho - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, North Junior High School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North 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
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- 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 (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Junior High School
How many students attend North Junior High School?
North Junior High School has 886 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 924 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Junior High School is 17.7:1, which is 4% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Junior High School?
9.1% of students at North Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at North Junior High School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Junior High School?
North 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 North Junior High School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, North 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 North 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.