- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mccall, ID
Payette Lakes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Payette Lakes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160203000584
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Payette Lakes Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mccall · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Payette Lakes Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Payette Lakes Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mccall, ID.
School address
District: Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160203000584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Payette Lakes Middle School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 160203000584 · Mccall, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 14.4:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccall-Donnelly High School (447 students)
Payette Lakes Middle School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Payette Lakes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccall-Donnell
Mccall-Donnelly High School
447 students
- Barbara R Morg
Barbara R Morgan Elementary
411 students
- This school
Payette Lakes Middle School
331 students
- Donnelly Eleme 156
Donnelly Elementary
156 students
- Heartland High 29
Heartland High School
29 students
What this shows Payette Lakes Middle School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Payette Lakes Middle School compares
Payette Lakes Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 48% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Idaho - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,097
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Payette Lakes Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District reports $14,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Payette Lakes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccall-Donnelly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara R Morgan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donnelly Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heartland High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Payette Lakes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Payette Lakes Middle School
How many students attend Payette Lakes Middle School?
Payette Lakes Middle School has 331 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mccall, ID. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Payette Lakes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Payette Lakes Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 8% 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 Payette Lakes Middle School?
15.2% of students at Payette Lakes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Payette Lakes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Payette Lakes Middle School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Mccall, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Payette Lakes Middle School?
Payette Lakes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Payette Lakes Middle School rank among public schools in Mccall?
By Resource Investment Index, Payette Lakes Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mccall, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District?
Besides Payette Lakes Middle School, Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District also operates Mccall-Donnelly High School (447 students), Barbara R Morgan Elementary (411 students), and Donnelly Elementary (156 students). See the Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District district page for the complete list.