- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gooding, ID
Gooding Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gooding Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160126000222
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gooding Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gooding · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gooding Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gooding Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gooding, ID.
School address
District: Gooding Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160126000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Gooding Middle School shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 160126000222 · Gooding, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 17:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Gooding Elementary School (484 students)
Gooding Middle School shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Gooding Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gooding Elemen
Gooding Elementary School
484 students
- Gooding High S
Gooding High School
384 students
- This school
Gooding Middle School
289 students
- Gooding Altern 32
Gooding Alternative Learing Center
32 students
What this shows Gooding Middle School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gooding Middle School compares
Gooding 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 33% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Idaho - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,207
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Gooding Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gooding Joint District reports $11,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gooding Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooding Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gooding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gooding Alternative Learing Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gooding Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gooding Middle School
How many students attend Gooding Middle School?
Gooding Middle School has 289 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gooding, ID. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gooding Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gooding Middle School is 17:1, which is 1% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 8% higher 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 Gooding Middle School?
39.0% of students at Gooding Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gooding Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gooding Middle School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Gooding, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gooding Middle School?
Gooding Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Gooding Middle School rank among public schools in Gooding?
By Resource Investment Index, Gooding Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gooding, 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 Gooding on the city page.
What other schools are in Gooding Joint District?
Besides Gooding Middle School, Gooding Joint District also operates Gooding Elementary School (484 students), Gooding High School (384 students), and Gooding Alternative Learing Center (32 students). See the Gooding Joint District district page for the complete list.