- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bonners Ferry, ID
Valley View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160042000094
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bonners Ferry · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bonners Ferry, ID.
School address
District: Boundary County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160042000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Valley View Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 160042000094 · Bonners Ferry, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 18.1:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonners Ferry High School (421 students)
Valley View Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Valley View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonners Ferry
Bonners Ferry High School
421 students
- This school
Valley View Elementary School
398 students
- Boundary Count
Boundary County Middle School
336 students
- Mount Hall Ele 122
Mount Hall Elementary School
122 students
- Naples Element 73
Naples Elementary School
73 students
What this shows Valley View Elementary School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View Elementary School compares
Valley View Elementary 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 54% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Idaho - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Valley View Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boundary County District reports $12,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonners Ferry High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boundary County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Hall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naples Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Elementary School
How many students attend Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bonners Ferry, ID. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View Elementary School?
45.1% of students at Valley View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley View Elementary School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Bonners Ferry, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View Elementary School?
Valley View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Valley View Elementary School rank among public schools in Bonners Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bonners Ferry, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Boundary County District?
Besides Valley View Elementary School, Boundary County District also operates Bonners Ferry High School (421 students), Boundary County Middle School (336 students), and Mount Hall Elementary School (122 students). See the Boundary County District district page for the complete list.