- Enrollment
- 1,601
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Post Falls, ID
Post Falls Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Post Falls Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160267000489
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Post Falls Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Post Falls · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Post Falls Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Post Falls Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Post Falls, ID.
School address
District: Post Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160267000489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Post Falls Middle School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 160267000489 · Post Falls, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 17.3:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Post Falls High School (1,601 students)
Post Falls Middle School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Post Falls Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Post Falls Hig
Post Falls High School
1,601 students
- This school
Post Falls Middle School
746 students
- River City Mid 550
River City Middle School
550 students
- Ponderosa Elem 466
Ponderosa Elementary School
466 students
- West Ridge Ele 425
West Ridge Elementary School
425 students
- Greensferry El 406
Greensferry Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Post Falls Middle School reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Post Falls Middle School compares
Post Falls 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 16% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Idaho - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,401
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Post Falls Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Post Falls District reports $9,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Post Falls Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greensferry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Post Falls Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~746 students)
Frequently asked questions about Post Falls Middle School
How many students attend Post Falls Middle School?
Post Falls Middle School has 746 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Post Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Post Falls Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Post Falls Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Post Falls Middle School?
24.6% of students at Post Falls Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Post Falls Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Post Falls Middle School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Post Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Post Falls Middle School?
Post Falls Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Post Falls Middle School rank among public schools in Post Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Post Falls Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Post Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Post Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Post Falls District?
Besides Post Falls Middle School, Post Falls District also operates Post Falls High School (1,601 students), River City Middle School (550 students), and Ponderosa Elementary School (466 students). See the Post Falls District district page for the complete list.