- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pocatello, ID
Irving Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Irving Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160264000474
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irving Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Irving Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Irving Middle School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 160264000474 · Pocatello, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 19:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Irving Middle School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Irving Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- This school
Irving Middle School
702 students
- Hawthorne Midd
Hawthorne Middle School
612 students
What this shows Irving Middle School reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irving Middle School compares
Irving Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▲ 1% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Idaho - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,898
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Irving Middle School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irving Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irving Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irving Middle School
How many students attend Irving Middle School?
Irving Middle School has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irving Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irving Middle School is 19:1, which is 11% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irving Middle School?
29.5% of students at Irving Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irving Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Irving Middle School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irving Middle School?
Irving Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Irving Middle School rank among middle schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Irving Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Irving Middle School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.