Enrollment
937
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jerome Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jerome Middle School
Jerome Middle School is a large middle school in Jerome, Idaho, enrolling 937 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 44.7% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 93% of state schools at 937 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (38%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Jerome Joint District spends $8,499 per pupil, 29% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 202 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 937 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jerome Joint District also operates Jerome High School (1,140 students) and Horizon Elementary School (486 students) alongside Jerome 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 Jerome Middle School compares
Jerome 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,499
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jerome Joint District, which includes Jerome Middle School.
$8,499
Per student
-29%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 62.0%
Federal 22.1%
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 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
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~937 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Jerome Middle School a good school?
Jerome Middle School earns 34/100 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 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.
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