- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Notus Jr/Sr High School held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 160246000431 · Caldwell, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 12.1:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Notus Elementary School (178 students)
Notus Jr/Sr High School held near 144 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
How Notus Jr/Sr High School compares
Notus Jr/Sr High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,885
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Notus District reports $12,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~157 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 144 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.