Enrollment
247
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Firth, ID
Firth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Firth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160108000326
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Firth Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Firth · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Firth Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Firth Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Firth, ID.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Firth Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Firth Middle School
Firth Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Firth, Idaho, enrolling 247 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.5% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 247 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 141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #109, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
The surrounding Firth District spends $7,956 per pupil, 33% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Firth District also operates Firth High School (305 students) and A W Johnson Elementary School (256 students) alongside Firth 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 Firth Middle School compares
Firth 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 10% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Idaho - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$7,956
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Firth Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Firth District, which includes Firth Middle School.
$7,956
Per student
-33%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.8%
State 73.5%
Federal 14.7%
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 Firth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A W Johnson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Firth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary 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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Firth Middle School
How many students attend Firth Middle School?
Firth Middle School has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Firth, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Firth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Firth Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Firth Middle School?
26.5% of students at Firth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Firth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Firth Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Firth, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Firth Middle School?
Firth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Firth Middle School rank among public schools in Firth?
By Resource Investment Index, Firth Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Firth, 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 Firth on the city page.
Is Firth Middle School a good school?
Firth Middle School earns 34/100 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 Firth District?
Besides Firth Middle School, Firth District also operates Firth High School (305 students) and A W Johnson Elementary School (256 students). See the Firth District district page for the complete list.
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