Enrollment
225
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Plymouth, ID
New Plymouth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Plymouth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160237000580
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Plymouth Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Plymouth · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Plymouth Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Plymouth Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Plymouth, ID.
School address
District: New Plymouth District · Idaho
NCES ID 160237000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Plymouth Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Plymouth Middle School
New Plymouth Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in New Plymouth, Idaho, enrolling 225 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.9% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #85.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding New Plymouth District spends $9,234 per pupil, 23% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
New Plymouth District also operates New Plymouth Elementary (404 students) and New Plymouth High School (269 students) alongside New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth Middle School compares
New Plymouth 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 12% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Idaho - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,234
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, New Plymouth Middle School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Plymouth District, which includes New Plymouth Middle School.
$9,234
Per student
-23%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 61.9%
Federal 18.9%
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 New Plymouth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Plymouth Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Plymouth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Plymouth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- 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 (~225 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Plymouth Middle School
How many students attend New Plymouth Middle School?
New Plymouth Middle School has 225 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Plymouth, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Plymouth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Plymouth Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Plymouth Middle School?
25.9% of students at New Plymouth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Plymouth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Plymouth Middle School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in New Plymouth, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Plymouth Middle School?
New Plymouth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 New Plymouth Middle School rank among public schools in New Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, New Plymouth Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Plymouth, 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 New Plymouth on the city page.
Is New Plymouth Middle School a good school?
New Plymouth Middle School earns 40/100 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 New Plymouth District?
Besides New Plymouth Middle School, New Plymouth District also operates New Plymouth Elementary (404 students) and New Plymouth High School (269 students). See the New Plymouth District district page for the complete list.
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