- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plummer, ID
Lakeside Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160081500647
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside Jr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Plummer · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside Jr High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Plummer, ID.
School address
District: Plummer-Worley Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160081500647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Lakeside Jr High School grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (+29.0%).
Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 160081500647 · Plummer, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 15.5:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside Elementary School (146 students)
Lakeside Jr High School grew from 62 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (+29.0%). Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Lakeside Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside Eleme
Lakeside Elementary School
146 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
125 students
- This school
Lakeside Jr High School
62 students
What this shows Lakeside Jr High School reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside Jr High School compares
Lakeside Jr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 225% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 225% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Idaho - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,213
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 45.2%
White 22.6%
Two or More 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Lakeside Jr High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Plummer-Worley Joint District reports $21,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside Jr High School
How many students attend Lakeside Jr High School?
Lakeside Jr High School has 62 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plummer, ID. CCD year-over-year: 62 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside Jr High School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% 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 Lakeside Jr High School?
95.2% of students at Lakeside Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside Jr High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.2% of enrollment, in Plummer, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside Jr High School?
Lakeside Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakeside Jr High School rank among public schools in Plummer?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Plummer, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Plummer-Worley Joint District?
Besides Lakeside Jr High School, Plummer-Worley Joint District also operates Lakeside Elementary School (146 students) and Lakeside High School (125 students). See the Plummer-Worley Joint District district page for the complete list.