Enrollment
927
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nampa, ID
Lone Star Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lone Star Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160234000969
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Star Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Nampa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Star Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Nampa, ID.
School address
District: Nampa School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160234000969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lone Star Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lone Star Middle School
Lone Star Middle School is a large middle school in Nampa, Idaho, enrolling 927 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Idaho schools and 36% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 93% of state schools at 927 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #55.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students) and Columbia High School (1,165 students) alongside Lone Star 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 Lone Star Middle School compares
Lone Star 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▲ 5% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Idaho - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,958
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 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 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Lone Star Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nampa School District, which includes Lone Star Middle School.
$10,958
Per student
-8%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 57.4%
Federal 25.6%
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 Lone Star Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Star Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~927 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lone Star Middle School
How many students attend Lone Star Middle School?
Lone Star Middle School has 927 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nampa, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Star Middle School is 23.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lone Star Middle School?
30.7% of students at Lone Star Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Star Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lone Star Middle School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Nampa, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Star Middle School?
Lone Star Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Lone Star Middle School rank among middle schools in Nampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Nampa, 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 Nampa on the city page.
Is Lone Star Middle School a good school?
Lone Star Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Nampa School District?
Besides Lone Star Middle School, Nampa School District also operates Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students), Columbia High School (1,165 students), and Skyview High School (1,146 students). See the Nampa School District district page for the complete list.
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