Enrollment
250
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Silver Sage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Sage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160210000640
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Sage Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #18 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Sage Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Sage Elementary School ranks #18 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Joint School District No. 2 · Idaho
NCES ID 160210000640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Sage Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Sage Elementary School
Silver Sage Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 250 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 250 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Joint School District No. 2 spends $8,438 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students) and Owyhee High School (1,884 students) alongside Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage Elementary School compares
Silver Sage 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▲ 12% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Idaho - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,438
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 8.0%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Silver Sage Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joint School District No. 2, which includes Silver Sage Elementary School.
$8,438
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 Silver Sage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owyhee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Sage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other 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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Sage Elementary School
How many students attend Silver Sage Elementary School?
Silver Sage Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Sage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Sage Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 16% 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 Silver Sage Elementary School?
32.8% of students at Silver Sage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Sage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Sage Elementary School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Boise, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Sage Elementary School?
Silver Sage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silver Sage Elementary School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Sage Elementary School ranks #18 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.
Is Silver Sage Elementary School a good school?
Silver Sage Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools. 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 Joint School District No. 2?
Besides Silver Sage Elementary School, Joint School District No. 2 also operates Mountain View High School (2,463 students), Owyhee High School (1,884 students), and Rocky Mountain High School (1,848 students). See the Joint School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.
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