Enrollment
746
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coeur D'alene, ID
Canfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Canfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160078000148
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canfield Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Coeur D'alene · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Canfield Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canfield Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Coeur D'alene, ID.
School address
District: Coeur D'alene District · Idaho
NCES ID 160078000148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canfield Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canfield Middle School
Canfield Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Coeur D'alene, Idaho, enrolling 746 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 746 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students) and Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students) alongside Canfield 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 Canfield Middle School compares
Canfield 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 52% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Idaho - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,322
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Canfield 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 Coeur D'alene District, which includes Canfield Middle School.
$10,322
Per student
-14%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 53.0%
Federal 20.1%
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 Canfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coeur D'alene High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakes Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~746 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canfield Middle School
How many students attend Canfield Middle School?
Canfield Middle School has 746 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canfield Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canfield Middle School?
14.1% of students at Canfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Canfield Middle School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canfield Middle School?
Canfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Canfield Middle School rank among middle schools in Coeur D'alene?
By Resource Investment Index, Canfield Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Coeur D'alene, 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 Coeur D'alene on the city page.
Is Canfield Middle School a good school?
Canfield Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Coeur D'alene District?
Besides Canfield Middle School, Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students), Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students), and Woodland Middle School (747 students). See the Coeur D'alene District district page for the complete list.
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