Enrollment
467
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fruitland, ID
Fruitland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fruitland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160114000213
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fruitland Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Fruitland · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fruitland Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitland Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fruitland, ID.
School address
District: Fruitland District · Idaho
NCES ID 160114000213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fruitland Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fruitland Middle School
Fruitland Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fruitland, Idaho, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.8% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 467 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 230 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #215, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Fruitland District spends $7,747 per pupil, 35% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fruitland District also operates Fruitland Elementary School (557 students) and Fruitland High School (509 students) alongside Fruitland 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 Fruitland Middle School compares
Fruitland 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 2% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Idaho - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$7,747
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Fruitland Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fruitland District, which includes Fruitland Middle School.
$7,747
Per student
-35%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.2%
State 68.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Fruitland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fruitland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruitland Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fruitland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~467 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fruitland Middle School
How many students attend Fruitland Middle School?
Fruitland Middle School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fruitland, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruitland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruitland Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fruitland Middle School?
28.8% of students at Fruitland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fruitland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fruitland Middle School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Fruitland, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fruitland Middle School?
Fruitland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Fruitland Middle School rank among public schools in Fruitland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fruitland Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Fruitland, 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 Fruitland on the city page.
Is Fruitland Middle School a good school?
Fruitland Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Fruitland District?
Besides Fruitland Middle School, Fruitland District also operates Fruitland Elementary School (557 students), Fruitland High School (509 students), and Fruitland Preparatory Academy (18 students). See the Fruitland District district page for the complete list.
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