Enrollment
157
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160246000431
Notus Jr/Sr High School — Caldwell, ID
Federal NCES profile for Notus Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Notus District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-35% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Notus Jr/Sr High School reports 157 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% above the Idaho average and 23% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 157 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Notus District spends $16,076 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.2% from local sources (property taxes), 60.7% from the state, and 14.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Notus Jr/Sr High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 37% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Idaho — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,076
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
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
Enrollment 157 Top 25% in Idaho — larger than 75% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.1% +37% vs state
NCES ID 160246000431
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 157:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Notus District, which includes Notus Jr/Sr High School.
$16,076
Per student
+24%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
Similar other schools in Caldwell
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Central Canyon Elementary School
Standard public school
654 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Elevate Academy
Alternative education program
493 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Purple Sage Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 11.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 51/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.