- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Payette, ID
Mccain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mccain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160258000455
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mccain Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Payette · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mccain Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mccain Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Payette, ID.
School address
District: Payette Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160258000455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mccain Middle School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 160258000455 · Payette, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 20.8:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Payette Primary School (477 students)
Mccain Middle School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Mccain Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Payette Primar
Payette Primary School
477 students
- This school
Mccain Middle School
375 students
- Payette High S
Payette High School
319 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary School
202 students
- Presidio High 103
Presidio High School
103 students
What this shows Mccain Middle School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mccain Middle School compares
Mccain 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 112% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in Idaho - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,042
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Mccain Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Payette Joint District reports $10,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mccain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payette Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Payette High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Presidio High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mccain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mccain Middle School
How many students attend Mccain Middle School?
Mccain Middle School has 375 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Payette, ID. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mccain Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mccain Middle School?
62.1% of students at Mccain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mccain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mccain Middle School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Payette, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mccain Middle School?
Mccain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mccain Middle School rank among public schools in Payette?
By Resource Investment Index, Mccain Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Payette, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Payette on the city page.
What other schools are in Payette Joint District?
Besides Mccain Middle School, Payette Joint District also operates Payette Primary School (477 students), Payette High School (319 students), and Westside Elementary School (202 students). See the Payette Joint District district page for the complete list.