- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Pierce Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pierce Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000071
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierce Park Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #46 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierce Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce Park Elementary School ranks #46 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Pierce Park Elementary School grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 160036000071 · Boise, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 16.6:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
Pierce Park Elementary School grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Pierce Park Elementary 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 233
Pierce Park Elementary School
233 students
What this shows Pierce Park Elementary School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierce Park Elementary School compares
Pierce Park Elementary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 25% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Idaho - lower ratio than 52% 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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Pierce Park Elementary School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pierce Park Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierce Park Elementary 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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pierce Park Elementary School
How many students attend Pierce Park Elementary School?
Pierce Park Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce Park Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% 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 Pierce Park Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Pierce Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierce Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pierce Park Elementary School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierce Park Elementary School?
Pierce Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Pierce Park Elementary School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce Park Elementary School ranks #46 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 Pierce Park Elementary 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.