Enrollment
192
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160017801101 Charter school
Peace Valley Charter School — Boise, ID
Federal NCES profile for Peace Valley Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Peace Valley Charter School Inc. · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peace Valley Charter School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Peace Valley Charter School reports 192 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Peace Valley Charter School Inc. spends $8,898 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.2% from local sources (property taxes), 79.1% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Peace Valley Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 30% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 35% in Idaho — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,898
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 192 Top 30% in Idaho — larger than 70% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160017801101
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peace Valley Charter School Inc., which includes Peace Valley Charter School.
$8,898
Per student
-31%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 7.2%
State 79.1%
Federal 13.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Peace Valley Charter School
How many students attend Peace Valley Charter School?
Peace Valley Charter School has 192 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BOISE, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peace Valley Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peace Valley Charter School is 15.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peace Valley Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Peace Valley Charter School is White at 77.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in BOISE, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peace Valley Charter School?
Peace Valley Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.