- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Middleton Heights Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 160213000675 · Middleton, ID Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 21.2:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Middleton High School (1,443 students)
Middleton Heights Elementary held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Middleton Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middleton High
Middleton High School
1,443 students
- Middleton Midd
Middleton Middle School
1,018 students
- Middleton Mill
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary
690 students
- This school 573
Middleton Heights Elementary
573 students
- Purple Sage El 453
Purple Sage Elementary
453 students
- Middleton Acad 129
Middleton Academy
129 students
What this shows Middleton Heights Elementary reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middleton Heights Elementary compares
Middleton Heights Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,092
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 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.
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
District finance for Middleton District reports $9,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,018
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~573 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.