Boise Independent District

The Boise Independent District is located in Boise, ID and includes 55 schools that serve 25,662 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Boise Independent District spends $7,929 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Boise Independent District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the ID state average being 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Boise Independent District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Boise Independent District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Boise Independent District serves 6% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.