Enrollment
539
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Emmett, ID
Emmett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Emmett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160102000191
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmett Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Emmett · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Emmett Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emmett Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Emmett, ID.
School address
District: Emmett Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160102000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emmett Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emmett Middle School
Emmett Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Emmett, Idaho, enrolling 539 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 539 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 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Emmett Independent District also operates Emmett High School (680 students) and Shadow Butte Elementary School (387 students) alongside Emmett 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 Emmett Middle School compares
Emmett 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▲ 13% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Idaho - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,687
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Emmett Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emmett Independent District, which includes Emmett Middle School.
$9,687
Per student
-19%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.2%
State 64.4%
Federal 25.4%
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 Emmett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Butte Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth J Carberry Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butte View School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Canyon Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emmett Middle School
How many students attend Emmett Middle School?
Emmett Middle School has 539 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Emmett, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmett Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emmett Middle School?
33.0% of students at Emmett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Emmett Middle School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Emmett, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmett Middle School?
Emmett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Emmett Middle School rank among public schools in Emmett?
By Resource Investment Index, Emmett Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Emmett, 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 Emmett on the city page.
Is Emmett Middle School a good school?
Emmett Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Emmett Independent District?
Besides Emmett Middle School, Emmett Independent District also operates Emmett High School (680 students), Shadow Butte Elementary School (387 students), and Kenneth J Carberry Elementary (376 students). See the Emmett Independent District district page for the complete list.
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