Enrollment
555
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Pine Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Pine Elementary School
White Pine Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 555 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #109.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students) and Borah Senior High School (1,308 students) alongside White Pine Elementary School.
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 White Pine Elementary School compares
White Pine Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,278
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boise Independent District, which includes White Pine Elementary School.
$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 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
- 1,512
- 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 (~555 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is White Pine Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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