Enrollment
157
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kamiah, ID
Kamiah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kamiah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160162000458
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kamiah Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kamiah · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kamiah Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kamiah Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kamiah, ID.
School address
District: Kamiah Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160162000458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-23% 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
What stands out at Kamiah Middle School
Kamiah Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kamiah, Idaho, enrolling 157 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 50.0% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #29, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Kamiah Joint District spends $15,152 per pupil, 27% above the Idaho average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 37.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kamiah Joint District also operates Kamiah Elementary School (121 students) and Kamiah Senior High (102 students) alongside Kamiah 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 Kamiah Middle School compares
Kamiah 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 71% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Idaho - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,152
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Kamiah Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kamiah Joint District, which includes Kamiah Middle School.
$15,152
Per student
+27%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Kamiah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiah Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kamiah Senior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kamiah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary 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 (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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 an elementary school in Kamiah, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamiah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kamiah Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Kamiah, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kamiah Middle School?
Kamiah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Kamiah Middle School rank among public schools in Kamiah?
By Resource Investment Index, Kamiah Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kamiah, 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 Kamiah on the city page.
Is Kamiah Middle School a good school?
Kamiah Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Kamiah Joint District?
Besides Kamiah Middle School, Kamiah Joint District also operates Kamiah Elementary School (121 students) and Kamiah Senior High (102 students). See the Kamiah Joint District district page for the complete list.
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