- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jerome, ID
Jerome Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jerome Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160159000285
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerome Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Jerome · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerome Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerome Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Jerome, ID.
School address
District: Jerome Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160159000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Jerome Middle School held near 972 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.7 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 160159000285 · Jerome, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
937 enr · 18.4:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerome High School (1,140 students)
Jerome Middle School held near 972 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.7 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Jerome Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jerome High Sc
Jerome High School
1,140 students
- This school
Jerome Middle School
937 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary School
486 students
- Summit Element
Summit Elementary
460 students
- Jefferson Elem 421
Jefferson Elementary School
421 students
- Falls City Aca 75
Falls City Academy
75 students
What this shows Jerome Middle School reports 937 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerome Middle School compares
Jerome 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▲ 53% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 937 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
937
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Idaho - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,577
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%
White 37.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Jerome Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jerome Joint District reports $8,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jerome Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falls City Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerome Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~937 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jerome Middle School
How many students attend Jerome Middle School?
Jerome Middle School has 937 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jerome, ID. CCD year-over-year: 973 (2022-23) → 972 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerome Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerome Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jerome Middle School?
44.7% of students at Jerome Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerome Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jerome Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment, in Jerome, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerome Middle School?
Jerome Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Jerome Middle School rank among public schools in Jerome?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerome Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Jerome, 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 Jerome on the city page.
What other schools are in Jerome Joint District?
Besides Jerome Middle School, Jerome Joint District also operates Jerome High School (1,140 students), Horizon Elementary School (486 students), and Summit Elementary (460 students). See the Jerome Joint District district page for the complete list.