Enrollment
177
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beutler Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beutler Middle School
Beutler Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dayton, Idaho, enrolling 177 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 177 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #78, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 536 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding West Side Joint District spends $7,546 per pupil, 37% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Side Joint District also operates Harold B Lee Elementary School (373 students) and West Side Senior High School (248 students) alongside Beutler 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 Beutler Middle School compares
Beutler 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,546
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Side Joint District, which includes Beutler Middle School.
$7,546
Per student
-37%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 68.2%
Federal 13.3%
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 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
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Beutler Middle School a good school?
Beutler Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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