Enrollment
810
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Idaho Falls, ID
Black Canyon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Black Canyon 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 160093001155
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Canyon Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Canyon Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Canyon Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Bonneville Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160093001155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black Canyon Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black Canyon Middle School
Black Canyon Middle School is a large middle school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, enrolling 810 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 91% of state schools at 810 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Bonneville Joint District spends $8,318 per pupil, 30% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students) and Hillcrest High School (1,230 students) alongside Black Canyon 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 Black Canyon Middle School compares
Black Canyon 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 29% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Idaho - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,318
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Black Canyon Middle School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bonneville Joint District, which includes Black Canyon Middle School.
$8,318
Per student
-30%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 16.4%
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 Black Canyon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iona Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Canyon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Black Canyon Middle School
How many students attend Black Canyon Middle School?
Black Canyon Middle School has 810 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Canyon Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Canyon Middle School?
20.7% of students at Black Canyon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Canyon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Black Canyon Middle School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Canyon Middle School?
Black Canyon 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 Black Canyon Middle School rank among middle schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Canyon Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle 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 middle schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
Is Black Canyon Middle School a good school?
Black Canyon Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 Bonneville Joint District?
Besides Black Canyon Middle School, Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students), Hillcrest High School (1,230 students), and Bonneville High School (1,176 students). See the Bonneville Joint District district page for the complete list.
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