- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buhl, ID
Buhl Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Buhl Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160048000103
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buhl Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Buhl · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Buhl Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buhl Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Buhl, ID.
School address
District: Buhl Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160048000103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Buhl Middle School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 160048000103 · Buhl, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 17.5:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Popplewell Elementary School (542 students)
Buhl Middle School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Buhl Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Popplewell Ele
Popplewell Elementary School
542 students
- Buhl High Scho
Buhl High School
347 students
- This school
Buhl Middle School
298 students
- Wakapa Academy 11
Wakapa Academy
11 students
What this shows Buhl Middle School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buhl Middle School compares
Buhl 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▲ 20% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Idaho - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,800
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Buhl Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Buhl Joint District reports $10,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buhl Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popplewell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buhl High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakapa Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buhl Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buhl Middle School
How many students attend Buhl Middle School?
Buhl Middle School has 298 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buhl, ID. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buhl Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buhl Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buhl Middle School?
35.1% of students at Buhl Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buhl Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Buhl Middle School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Buhl, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buhl Middle School?
Buhl Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Buhl Middle School rank among public schools in Buhl?
By Resource Investment Index, Buhl Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Buhl, 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 Buhl Joint District?
Besides Buhl Middle School, Buhl Joint District also operates Popplewell Elementary School (542 students), Buhl High School (347 students), and Wakapa Academy (11 students). See the Buhl Joint District district page for the complete list.