- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Firth Middle School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 160108000326 · Firth, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 15.4:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Firth High School (305 students)
Firth Middle School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Firth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Firth High Sch
Firth High School
305 students
- A W Johnson El
A W Johnson Elementary School
256 students
- This school
Firth Middle School
247 students
What this shows Firth Middle School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Firth Middle School compares
Firth Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$8,817
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
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.
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
District finance for Firth District reports $8,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~247 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.