- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dayton, ID
Beutler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Beutler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160342000412
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beutler Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beutler Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beutler Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dayton, ID.
School address
District: West Side Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160342000412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Beutler Middle School shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 160342000412 · Dayton, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 14.8:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Harold B Lee Elementary School (373 students)
Beutler Middle School shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 12.2 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Beutler Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harold B Lee E
Harold B Lee Elementary School
373 students
- West Side Seni
West Side Senior High School
248 students
- This school
Beutler Middle School
177 students
What this shows Beutler Middle School reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beutler Middle School compares
Beutler 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 29% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Idaho - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,801
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
Counselors0.3 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.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Beutler Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Side Joint District reports $8,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beutler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold B Lee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beutler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Beutler Middle School
How many students attend Beutler Middle School?
Beutler Middle School has 177 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dayton, ID. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beutler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beutler Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beutler Middle School?
20.8% of students at Beutler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beutler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Beutler Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Dayton, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beutler Middle School?
Beutler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Beutler Middle School rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Beutler Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dayton, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Side Joint District?
Besides Beutler Middle School, West Side Joint District also operates Harold B Lee Elementary School (373 students) and West Side Senior High School (248 students). See the West Side Joint District district page for the complete list.