- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pocatello, ID
Alameda Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alameda Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160264001047
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alameda Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alameda Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alameda Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264001047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Alameda Middle School shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 160264001047 · Pocatello, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 17.3:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Alameda Middle School shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Alameda Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- This school 572
Alameda Middle School
572 students
What this shows Alameda Middle School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alameda Middle School compares
Alameda Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▲ 4% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Idaho - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,898
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Alameda Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alameda Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alameda Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alameda Middle School
How many students attend Alameda Middle School?
Alameda Middle School has 572 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alameda Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alameda Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alameda Middle School?
30.4% of students at Alameda Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alameda Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alameda Middle School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alameda Middle School?
Alameda Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Alameda Middle School rank among middle schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Alameda Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Alameda Middle School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.