Enrollment
573
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleton, ID
Middleton Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Middleton Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160213000675
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middleton Heights Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Middleton Heights Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Middleton, ID.
School address
District: Middleton District · Idaho
NCES ID 160213000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middleton Heights Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middleton Heights Elementary
Middleton Heights Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Middleton, Idaho, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.5% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 207 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 573 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Middleton District spends $7,244 per pupil, 39% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Middleton District also operates Middleton High School (1,443 students) and Middleton Middle School (1,018 students) alongside Middleton Heights Elementary.
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 Middleton Heights Elementary compares
Middleton Heights Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 16% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Idaho - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$7,244
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 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Middleton Heights Elementary is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middleton District, which includes Middleton Heights Elementary.
$7,244
Per student
-39%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 66.0%
Federal 16.9%
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 Middleton Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middleton Mill Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purple Sage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middleton Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middleton Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~573 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Middleton Heights Elementary
How many students attend Middleton Heights Elementary?
Middleton Heights Elementary has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleton, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleton Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleton Heights Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middleton Heights Elementary?
24.5% of students at Middleton Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middleton Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Middleton Heights Elementary is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Middleton, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middleton Heights Elementary?
Middleton Heights Elementary 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 Middleton Heights Elementary rank among schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Heights Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Middleton, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middleton on the city page.
Is Middleton Heights Elementary a good school?
Middleton Heights Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Middleton District?
Besides Middleton Heights Elementary, Middleton District also operates Middleton High School (1,443 students), Middleton Middle School (1,018 students), and Middleton Mill Creek Elementary (690 students). See the Middleton District district page for the complete list.
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