Enrollment
296
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montpelier, ID
Bear Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bear Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160024000017
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bear Lake Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Montpelier · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bear Lake Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, ID.
School address
District: Bear Lake County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160024000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bear Lake Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bear Lake Middle School
Bear Lake Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Montpelier, Idaho, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.6% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 192 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #142, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Bear Lake County District spends $8,289 per pupil, 31% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bear Lake County District also operates Bear Lake High School (361 students) and A J Winters Elementary School (305 students) alongside Bear Lake Middle 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 Bear Lake Middle School compares
Bear Lake Middle 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 13% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Idaho - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,289
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Bear Lake Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bear Lake County District, which includes Bear Lake Middle School.
$8,289
Per student
-31%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 68.1%
Federal 17.5%
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 Bear Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A J Winters Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Lake on-Line Learning | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Paris Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bear Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 82
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle 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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bear Lake Middle School
How many students attend Bear Lake Middle School?
Bear Lake Middle School has 296 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montpelier, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bear Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bear Lake Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bear Lake Middle School?
25.6% of students at Bear Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bear Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bear Lake Middle School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Montpelier, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bear Lake Middle School?
Bear Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Bear Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Montpelier?
By Resource Investment Index, Bear Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montpelier, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Montpelier on the city page.
Is Bear Lake Middle School a good school?
Bear Lake Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also less 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 Bear Lake County District?
Besides Bear Lake Middle School, Bear Lake County District also operates Bear Lake High School (361 students), A J Winters Elementary School (305 students), and Bear Lake on-Line Learning (224 students). See the Bear Lake County District district page for the complete list.
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