Enrollment
482
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kimberly, ID
Kimberly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kimberly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160171000179
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kimberly Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Kimberly · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kimberly Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberly Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Kimberly, ID.
School address
District: Kimberly District · Idaho
NCES ID 160171000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kimberly Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kimberly Middle School
Kimberly Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Kimberly, Idaho, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 482 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 199 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Kimberly District spends $8,127 per pupil, 32% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kimberly District also operates Kimberly High School (640 students) and Stricker Elementary School (434 students) alongside Kimberly 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 Kimberly Middle School compares
Kimberly 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 39% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in Idaho - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,127
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Kimberly Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kimberly District, which includes Kimberly Middle School.
$8,127
Per student
-32%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 66.4%
Federal 15.2%
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 Kimberly Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stricker Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kimberly Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rise Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kimberly Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kimberly Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~482 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kimberly Middle School
How many students attend Kimberly Middle School?
Kimberly Middle School has 482 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kimberly, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Middle School is 21:1, which is 23% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kimberly Middle School?
18.0% of students at Kimberly Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kimberly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kimberly Middle School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Kimberly, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kimberly Middle School?
Kimberly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Kimberly Middle School rank among public schools in Kimberly?
By Resource Investment Index, Kimberly Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Kimberly, 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 Kimberly on the city page.
Is Kimberly Middle School a good school?
Kimberly Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Kimberly District?
Besides Kimberly Middle School, Kimberly District also operates Kimberly High School (640 students), Stricker Elementary School (434 students), and Kimberly Elementary School (415 students). See the Kimberly District district page for the complete list.
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