Enrollment
157
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
Notus Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Notus Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160246000431
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Notus Jr/Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Notus Jr/Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Notus Jr/Sr High School ranks #4 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Notus District · Idaho
NCES ID 160246000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Notus Jr/Sr High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Notus Jr/Sr High School
Notus Jr/Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 157 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Notus District spends $14,869 per pupil, 25% above the Idaho average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Notus District, also runs Notus Elementary School (178 students).
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 Notus Jr/Sr High School compares
Notus Jr/Sr High 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 37% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 16% in Idaho - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,869
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Notus Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Notus District, which includes Notus Jr/Sr High School.
$14,869
Per student
+25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 60.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Notus Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Notus Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Notus Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Notus Jr/Sr High School?
Notus Jr/Sr High School has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Notus Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Notus Jr/Sr High School is 12.1:1, which is 29% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 23% lower 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 Notus Jr/Sr High School?
40.1% of students at Notus Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Notus Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Notus Jr/Sr High School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Notus Jr/Sr High School?
Notus Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Notus Jr/Sr High School rank among schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Notus Jr/Sr High School ranks #4 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Caldwell on the city page.
Is Notus Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Notus Jr/Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Notus District?
Besides Notus Jr/Sr High School, Notus District also operates Notus Elementary School (178 students). See the Notus District district page for the complete list.
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