Enrollment
375
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+112% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mccain Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mccain Middle School
Mccain Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Payette, Idaho, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 62.1% of students qualify for free meals, 112% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Payette Joint District spends $9,292 per pupil, 22% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 30.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Payette Joint District also operates Payette Primary School (477 students) and Payette High School (319 students) alongside Mccain 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 Mccain Middle School compares
Mccain 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,292
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Payette Joint District, which includes Mccain Middle School.
$9,292
Per student
-22%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 60.1%
Federal 30.4%
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 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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Mccain Middle School a good school?
Mccain Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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