Enrollment
702
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irving Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irving Middle School
Irving Middle School is a large middle school in Pocatello, Idaho, enrolling 702 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.5% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 702 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Pocatello District spends $8,862 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students) and Pocatello High School (1,281 students) alongside Irving 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 Irving Middle School compares
Irving 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,862
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocatello District, which includes Irving Middle School.
$8,862
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 61.6%
Federal 21.4%
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 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
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Irving Middle School a good school?
Irving Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Idaho schools. 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 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.
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