Enrollment
9
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Falls, ID
3b Juvenile Detention Center
Federal NCES profile for 3b Juvenile Detention Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160153000605
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
3b Juvenile Detention Center earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho.
- #5 of 29
- schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 9
- students enrolled
3b Juvenile Detention Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 3b Juvenile Detention Center ranks #5 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Idaho Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160153000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 3b Juvenile Detention Center compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at 3b Juvenile Detention Center
3b Juvenile Detention Center is a small combined-grade school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 9 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, 3b Juvenile Detention Center is leaner than roughly 95% of Idaho schools and 47% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Idaho schools, with 9 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (22%) (diversity index 49/100).
The surrounding Idaho Falls District spends $8,895 per pupil, 25% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students) and Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students) alongside 3b Juvenile Detention Center.
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 3b Juvenile Detention Center compares
3b Juvenile Detention Center on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 47% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 5% in Idaho - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$8,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 66.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.2%
Two or More 11.1%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, 3b Juvenile Detention Center is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Idaho Falls District, which includes 3b Juvenile Detention Center.
$8,895
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 59.9%
Federal 21.7%
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 3b Juvenile Detention Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idaho Falls Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Rock Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 3b Juvenile Detention Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,336
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~9 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about 3b Juvenile Detention Center
How many students attend 3b Juvenile Detention Center?
3b Juvenile Detention Center has 9 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 3b Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at 3b Juvenile Detention Center is 9:1, which is 47% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 3b Juvenile Detention Center?
The largest demographic group at 3b Juvenile Detention Center is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 3b Juvenile Detention Center?
3b Juvenile Detention Center has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 3b Juvenile Detention Center rank among schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, 3b Juvenile Detention Center ranks #5 of 29 schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
Is 3b Juvenile Detention Center a good school?
3b Juvenile Detention Center earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho. 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 Idaho Falls District?
Besides 3b Juvenile Detention Center, Idaho Falls District also operates Skyline Senior High School (1,336 students), Idaho Falls Senior High School (1,298 students), and Taylorview Middle School (753 students). See the Idaho Falls District district page for the complete list.
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