Enrollment
36
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
Special Services Center
Federal NCES profile for Special Services Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160093000663
👥 S:T ratio 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Special Services Center earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 36
- students enrolled
Special Services Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Special Services Center ranks #1 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Bonneville Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160093000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Special Services Center compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Special Services Center
Special Services Center is a small combined-grade school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 36 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.5:1, Special Services Center is leaner than roughly 99% of Idaho schools and 74% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Idaho schools, with 36 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 36/100).
The surrounding Bonneville Joint District spends $8,318 per pupil, 30% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students) and Hillcrest High School (1,230 students) alongside Special Services Center.
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 Special Services Center compares
Special Services Center on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.5:1 | ▼ 74% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 1% in Idaho - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$8,318
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.
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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Special Services Center is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonneville Joint District, which includes Special Services Center.
$8,318
Per student
-30%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 Special Services Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Canyon Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iona Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Special Services Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~36 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Special Services Center
How many students attend Special Services Center?
Special Services Center has 36 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Special Services Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Special Services Center is 4.5:1, which is 74% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Special Services Center?
The largest demographic group at Special Services Center is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Services Center?
Special Services Center has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Special Services Center rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Special Services Center ranks #1 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
Is Special Services Center a good school?
Special Services Center earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of 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 Bonneville Joint District?
Besides Special Services Center, Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students), Hillcrest High School (1,230 students), and Bonneville High School (1,176 students). See the Bonneville Joint District district page for the complete list.
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