Enrollment
157
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160162000458
Kamiah Middle School — Kamiah, ID
Federal NCES profile for Kamiah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kamiah Joint District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kamiah Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kamiah Middle School reports 157 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Idaho average and 3% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 314 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kamiah Joint District spends $15,731 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.0% from local sources (property taxes), 50.1% from the state, and 37.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kamiah Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 71% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 12% in Idaho — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,731
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 314 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 157 Top 25% in Idaho — larger than 75% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.0% +71% vs state
NCES ID 160162000458
Student demographics
White 63.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 314:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kamiah Joint District, which includes Kamiah Middle School.
$15,731
Per student
+22%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.0%
State 50.1%
Federal 37.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Kamiah Middle School
How many students attend Kamiah Middle School?
Kamiah Middle School has 157 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in KAMIAH, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamiah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kamiah Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kamiah Middle School?
50.0% of students at Kamiah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kamiah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kamiah Middle School is White at 63.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in KAMIAH, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kamiah Middle School?
Kamiah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.