Enrollment
394
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homedale, ID
Homedale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Homedale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160147000767
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homedale Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Homedale · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Homedale Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homedale Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Homedale, ID.
School address
District: Homedale Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160147000767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Homedale Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Homedale Middle School
Homedale Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Homedale, Idaho, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Homedale Joint District spends $7,850 per pupil, 34% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Homedale Joint District also operates Homedale Elementary School (524 students) and Homedale High School (400 students) alongside Homedale 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 Homedale Middle School compares
Homedale 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▲ 18% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Idaho - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$7,850
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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Homedale Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Homedale Joint District, which includes Homedale Middle School.
$7,850
Per student
-34%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.8%
State 65.5%
Federal 13.7%
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 Homedale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homedale Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homedale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homedale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Homedale Middle School
How many students attend Homedale Middle School?
Homedale Middle School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homedale, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homedale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homedale Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homedale Middle School?
34.5% of students at Homedale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homedale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Homedale Middle School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Homedale, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homedale Middle School?
Homedale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Homedale Middle School rank among public schools in Homedale?
By Resource Investment Index, Homedale Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Homedale, 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 Homedale on the city page.
Is Homedale Middle School a good school?
Homedale Middle School earns 27/100 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 Homedale Joint District?
Besides Homedale Middle School, Homedale Joint District also operates Homedale Elementary School (524 students) and Homedale High School (400 students). See the Homedale Joint District district page for the complete list.
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