Enrollment
690
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middleton, ID
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Middleton Mill Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160213000376
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Middleton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Mill Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Middleton, ID.
School address
District: Middleton District · Idaho
NCES ID 160213000376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middleton Mill Creek Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middleton Mill Creek Elementary
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Middleton, Idaho, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.4% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Idaho average.
Enrollment of 690 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.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 690 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 Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek Elementary compares
Middleton Mill Creek 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 54% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Idaho - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Middleton Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton Heights Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Purple Sage Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middleton Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middleton Mill Creek 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
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 (~690 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Middleton Mill Creek Elementary
How many students attend Middleton Mill Creek Elementary?
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middleton, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleton Mill Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleton Mill Creek Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middleton Mill Creek Elementary?
13.4% of students at Middleton Mill Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middleton Mill Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Middleton Mill Creek Elementary is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Middleton, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middleton Mill Creek Elementary?
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Middleton Mill Creek Elementary rank among schools in Middleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Middleton Mill Creek Elementary ranks #2 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 Mill Creek Elementary a good school?
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Mill Creek Elementary, Middleton District also operates Middleton High School (1,443 students), Middleton Middle School (1,018 students), and Middleton Heights Elementary (573 students). See the Middleton District district page for the complete list.
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