Enrollment
168
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160144000849
Highland School — Craigmont, ID
Federal NCES profile for Highland School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland School earns a D Resource Investment Index (44/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Idaho schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 44/100
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 168
- students enrolled
School address
District: Highland Joint District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Highland School reports 168 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 13% above the Idaho average and 36% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Highland Joint District spends $18,098 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $11,939 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 24.9% from local sources (property taxes), 62.2% from the state, and 12.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▲ 13% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
11 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 87% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
168 larger than 16% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 13% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Idaho — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,098
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $11,939
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 168 Top 26% in Idaho — larger than 74% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.1% +13% vs state
NCES ID 160144000849
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Joint District, which includes Highland School.
$18,098
Per student
+52%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 62.2%
Federal 12.9%
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.
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Before you act on this record
Treat this page as the federal baseline — then verify locally.
- Compare Highland School side-by-side with another school you're considering on the same NCES measures. Compare schools
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- Confirm current enrollment windows, programs, and boundaries with the school directly — federal data lags the current school year. Choosing guide
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Frequently asked questions about Highland School
How many students attend Highland School?
Highland School has 168 students enrolled. It is a other school in Craigmont, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland School is 10.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 32% 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 Highland School?
33.1% of students at Highland School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland School?
The largest demographic group at Highland School is White at 79.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Craigmont, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland School?
Highland School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Highland School a good school?
Highland School earns a D Resource Investment Index (44/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Idaho schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.