- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Potlatch, ID
Potlatch Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Potlatch Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160270000495
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potlatch Jr/Sr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Idaho schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 209
- students enrolled
Potlatch Jr/Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Potlatch District · Idaho
NCES ID 160270000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Potlatch Jr/Sr High School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 160270000495 · Potlatch, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 13.9:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Potlatch Elementary School (239 students)
Potlatch Jr/Sr High School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
How Potlatch Jr/Sr High School compares
Potlatch 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 61% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Idaho - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,263
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Potlatch Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Potlatch District reports $14,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potlatch Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potlatch Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potlatch 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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potlatch Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Potlatch Jr/Sr High School?
Potlatch Jr/Sr High School has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Potlatch, ID. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potlatch Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potlatch Jr/Sr High School is 13.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% 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 Potlatch Jr/Sr High School?
11.4% of students at Potlatch 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 Potlatch Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Potlatch Jr/Sr High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Potlatch, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potlatch Jr/Sr High School?
Potlatch Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Potlatch District?
Besides Potlatch Jr/Sr High School, Potlatch District also operates Potlatch Elementary School (239 students). See the Potlatch District district page for the complete list.