Enrollment
611
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farnsworth Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farnsworth Middle School
Farnsworth Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Rigby, Idaho, enrolling 611 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 below the state's typical profile, with 18.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 611 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 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Jefferson County Joint District spends $7,665 per pupil, 36% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Jefferson County Joint District also operates Rigby High School (2,040 students) and Rigby Middle School (938 students) alongside Farnsworth 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 Farnsworth Middle School compares
Farnsworth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,665
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Joint District, which includes Farnsworth Middle School.
$7,665
Per student
-36%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.1%
State 66.5%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~611 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Farnsworth Middle School a good school?
Farnsworth Middle School earns 46/100 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 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.
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