Enrollment
539
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 160078000153
Lakes Magnet School — Coeur D'Alene, ID
Federal NCES profile for Lakes Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Coeur D'Alene 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)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakes Magnet School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lakes Magnet School reports 539 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% above the Idaho average and 33% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Coeur D'Alene District spends $10,771 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.9% from local sources (property taxes), 53.0% from the state, and 20.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 2 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 Lakes Magnet 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 19% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 79% | — | — |
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
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 44% in Idaho — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,771
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 539 Top 79% in Idaho — larger than 21% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.9% +19% vs state
NCES ID 160078000153
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 85
Out-of-school suspensions 51
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coeur D'Alene District, which includes Lakes Magnet School.
$10,771
Per student
-17%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 53.0%
Federal 20.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lakes Magnet School
How many students attend Lakes Magnet School?
Lakes Magnet School has 539 students enrolled. It is a middle school in COEUR D'ALENE, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakes Magnet School is 16.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 6% higher 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 Lakes Magnet School?
34.9% of students at Lakes Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakes Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Lakes Magnet School is White at 80.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in COEUR D'ALENE, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakes Magnet School?
Lakes Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.