- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lone Star Middle School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 160234000969 · Nampa, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
927 enr · 23.2:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Nampa Senior High School (1,288 students)
Lone Star Middle School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Lone Star Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nampa Senior H
Nampa Senior High School
1,288 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,165 students
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,146 students
- This school
Lone Star Middle School
927 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
836 students
- East Valley Mi
East Valley Middle School
754 students
What this shows Lone Star Middle School reports 927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Star Middle School compares
Lone Star Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for Nampa School District reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,165
- 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
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 (~927 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.