- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Trail Wind Elementary held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 160036000590 · Boise, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 19.8:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
Trail Wind Elementary held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Trail Wind Elementary 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 475
Trail Wind Elementary
475 students
What this shows Trail Wind Elementary reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trail Wind Elementary compares
Trail Wind Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,892
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
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.
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
District finance for Boise Independent District reports $12,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,308
- 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 (~475 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.