- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rigby, ID
Farnsworth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Farnsworth 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 160157001131
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farnsworth Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Rigby · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Farnsworth Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farnsworth Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Rigby, ID.
School address
District: Jefferson County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160157001131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Farnsworth Middle School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 160157001131 · Rigby, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 17.5:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rigby High School (2,040 students)
Farnsworth Middle School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Farnsworth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rigby High Sch
Rigby High School
2,040 students
- Rigby Middle S
Rigby Middle School
938 students
- Cottonwood Ele 682
Cottonwood Elementary
682 students
- South Fork Ele 654
South Fork Elementary School
654 students
- This school 611
Farnsworth Middle School
611 students
- Jefferson Elem 490
Jefferson Elementary School
490 students
What this shows Farnsworth Middle School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farnsworth Middle School compares
Farnsworth 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 | 18.3% | ▼ 38% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
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
$8,045
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Farnsworth Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County Joint District reports $8,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farnsworth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rigby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farnsworth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farnsworth Middle School
How many students attend Farnsworth Middle School?
Farnsworth Middle School has 611 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rigby, ID. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farnsworth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farnsworth 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 Farnsworth Middle School?
18.3% of students at Farnsworth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farnsworth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Farnsworth Middle School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Rigby, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farnsworth Middle School?
Farnsworth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Farnsworth Middle School rank among public schools in Rigby?
By Resource Investment Index, Farnsworth Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Rigby, 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 Rigby on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Joint District?
Besides Farnsworth Middle School, Jefferson County Joint District also operates Rigby High School (2,040 students), Rigby Middle School (938 students), and Cottonwood Elementary (682 students). See the Jefferson County Joint District district page for the complete list.