Enrollment
249
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Declo, ID
Declo Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Declo Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160066000610
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Declo Jr High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Declo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Declo Jr High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Declo Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Declo, ID.
School address
District: Cassia County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160066000610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Declo Jr High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Declo Jr High School
Declo Jr High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Declo, Idaho, enrolling 249 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 249 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 131 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #101, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Cassia County Joint District spends $9,220 per pupil, 23% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cassia County Joint District also operates Burley Senior High School (1,031 students) and Burley Junior High School (560 students) alongside Declo Jr High 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 Declo Jr High School compares
Declo Jr High 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 40% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Idaho - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,220
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 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 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Declo Jr High School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cassia County Joint District, which includes Declo Jr High School.
$9,220
Per student
-23%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.3%
State 63.5%
Federal 23.2%
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 Declo Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burley Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Pine Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John V Evans Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Declo Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Declo Jr High School
How many students attend Declo Jr High School?
Declo Jr High School has 249 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Declo, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Declo Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Declo Jr High School is 19.2:1, 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 Declo Jr High School?
17.6% of students at Declo Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Declo Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Declo Jr High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Declo, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Declo Jr High School?
Declo Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Declo Jr High School rank among public schools in Declo?
By Resource Investment Index, Declo Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Declo, 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 Declo on the city page.
Is Declo Jr High School a good school?
Declo Jr High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Cassia County Joint District?
Besides Declo Jr High School, Cassia County Joint District also operates Burley Senior High School (1,031 students), Burley Junior High School (560 students), and White Pine Elementary (553 students). See the Cassia County Joint District district page for the complete list.
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