Enrollment
539
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Coeur D'alene, ID
Lakes Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Lakes Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160078000153
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakes Magnet School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Coeur D'alene · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakes Magnet School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes Magnet School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Coeur D'alene, ID.
School address
District: Coeur D'alene District · Idaho
NCES ID 160078000153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-10% 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
What stands out at Lakes Magnet School
Lakes Magnet School is a mid-sized middle school in Coeur D'alene, Idaho, enrolling 539 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 539 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 539 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students) and Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students) alongside Lakes Magnet 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 Lakes Magnet School compares
Lakes Magnet 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 19% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Idaho - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,322
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Lakes Magnet School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coeur D'alene District, which includes Lakes Magnet School.
$10,322
Per student
-14%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Lakes Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coeur D'alene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyway Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakes Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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 15.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 2% 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 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% of enrollment, in Coeur D'alene, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakes Magnet School?
Lakes Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lakes Magnet School rank among middle schools in Coeur D'alene?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes Magnet School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Coeur D'alene, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Coeur D'alene on the city page.
Is Lakes Magnet School a good school?
Lakes Magnet School earns 54/100 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 Coeur D'alene District?
Besides Lakes Magnet School, Coeur D'alene District also operates Lake City High School (1,530 students), Coeur D'alene High School (1,526 students), and Woodland Middle School (747 students). See the Coeur D'alene District district page for the complete list.
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