Enrollment
298
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buhl Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buhl Middle School
Buhl Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Buhl, Idaho, enrolling 298 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 298 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 160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #116, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Buhl Joint District spends $9,496 per pupil, 20% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Buhl Joint District also operates Popplewell Elementary School (542 students) and Buhl High School (347 students) alongside Buhl 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 Buhl Middle School compares
Buhl 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,496
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buhl Joint District, which includes Buhl Middle School.
$9,496
Per student
-20%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.1%
State 64.6%
Federal 26.3%
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 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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Buhl on the city page.
Is Buhl Middle School a good school?
Buhl Middle School earns 33/100 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 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.
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