Enrollment
289
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gooding Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gooding Middle School
Gooding Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gooding, Idaho, enrolling 289 students.
At 17:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 289 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 28.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gooding Joint District also operates Gooding Elementary School (484 students) and Gooding High School (384 students) alongside Gooding 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 Gooding Middle School compares
Gooding 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,275
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
Counselors1.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gooding Joint District, which includes Gooding Middle School.
$10,275
Per student
-14%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 57.6%
Federal 28.5%
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 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
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Gooding Middle School a good school?
Gooding Middle School earns 52/100 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 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.
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