Enrollment
475
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Trail Wind Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Trail Wind Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000590
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trail Wind Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools.
- #42 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Trail Wind Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trail Wind Elementary ranks #42 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trail Wind Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trail Wind Elementary
Trail Wind Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.8% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Idaho average.
Enrollment of 475 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #54.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students) and Borah Senior High School (1,308 students) alongside Trail Wind Elementary.
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 Trail Wind Elementary compares
Trail Wind Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 77% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Idaho - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 72.4%
Asian 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Trail Wind Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boise Independent District, which includes Trail Wind Elementary.
$12,278
Per student
+3%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 43.1%
Federal 11.9%
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 Trail Wind Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trail Wind Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~475 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Trail Wind Elementary
How many students attend Trail Wind Elementary?
Trail Wind Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trail Wind Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Trail Wind Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trail Wind Elementary?
6.8% of students at Trail Wind Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trail Wind Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Trail Wind Elementary is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trail Wind Elementary?
Trail Wind Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Trail Wind Elementary rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Trail Wind Elementary ranks #42 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 Trail Wind Elementary a good school?
Trail Wind Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Boise Independent District?
Besides Trail Wind Elementary, 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.
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