- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
White Pine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for White Pine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000706
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Pine Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #49 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
White Pine Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Pine Elementary School ranks #49 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
White Pine Elementary School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 160036000706 · Boise, ID Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 19.1:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Boise Senior High School (1,512 students)
White Pine Elementary School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
White Pine Elementary 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 555
White Pine Elementary School
555 students
What this shows White Pine Elementary School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Pine Elementary School compares
White Pine 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 33% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Idaho - lower ratio than 27% 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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Asian 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, White Pine Elementary School 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 White Pine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Pine Elementary 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Pine Elementary School
How many students attend White Pine Elementary School?
White Pine Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Pine Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Pine Elementary School?
19.7% of students at White Pine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Pine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at White Pine Elementary School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Boise, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Pine Elementary School?
White Pine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 White Pine Elementary School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, White Pine Elementary School ranks #49 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 White Pine Elementary 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.