- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
South Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for South Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000073
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Junior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #15 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Junior High School ranks #15 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Junior High School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 160036000073 · Boise, ID Other · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 13:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
South Junior High School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
South 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
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
886 students
- This school 533
South Junior High School
533 students
What this shows South Junior High School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Junior High School compares
South Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▲ 18% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Idaho - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, South Junior High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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
- 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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Junior High School
How many students attend South Junior High School?
South Junior High School has 533 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Junior High School is 13:1, which is 24% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% 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 South Junior High School?
34.7% of students at South Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at South Junior High School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Boise, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Junior High School?
South Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 South Junior High School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, South Junior High School ranks #15 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 South 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.