Enrollment
9
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pocatello, ID
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Federal NCES profile for Pocatello Juvenile Detention, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160264000186
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocatello Juvenile Detention earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 9
- students enrolled
Pocatello Juvenile Detention has class sizes smaller than 95% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocatello Juvenile Detention ranks #1 of 6 schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pocatello Juvenile Detention compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Pocatello Juvenile Detention is a small combined-grade school in Pocatello, Idaho, enrolling 9 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, Pocatello Juvenile Detention is leaner than roughly 95% of Idaho schools and 47% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Idaho schools, with 9 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
The surrounding Pocatello District spends $8,862 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students) and Pocatello High School (1,281 students) alongside Pocatello Juvenile Detention.
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 Pocatello Juvenile Detention compares
Pocatello Juvenile Detention on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 47% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 5% in Idaho - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$8,862
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.1%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Pocatello Juvenile Detention is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocatello District, which includes Pocatello Juvenile Detention.
$8,862
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 61.6%
Federal 21.4%
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 Pocatello Juvenile Detention Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pocatello Juvenile Detention's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~9 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pocatello Juvenile Detention
How many students attend Pocatello Juvenile Detention?
Pocatello Juvenile Detention has 9 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pocatello, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocatello Juvenile Detention?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocatello Juvenile Detention is 9:1, which is 47% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocatello Juvenile Detention?
The largest demographic group at Pocatello Juvenile Detention is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocatello Juvenile Detention?
Pocatello Juvenile Detention has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pocatello Juvenile Detention rank among schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocatello Juvenile Detention ranks #1 of 6 schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pocatello on the city page.
Is Pocatello Juvenile Detention a good school?
Pocatello Juvenile Detention earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Idaho. 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 Pocatello District?
Besides Pocatello Juvenile Detention, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.
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