- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Preston, ID
Preston High School
Federal NCES profile for Preston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160096000182
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preston High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Preston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Preston High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preston High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Preston, ID.
School address
District: Preston Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160096000182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Preston High School held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 160096000182 · Preston, ID High · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 18.4:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Preston Jr High School (540 students)
Preston High School held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Preston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Preston High School
679 students
- Preston Jr Hig
Preston Jr High School
540 students
- Pioneer Elemen
Pioneer Elementary School
533 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
516 students
- Franklin Count 43
Franklin County High School
43 students
What this shows Preston High School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preston High School compares
Preston 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 48% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Idaho - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,327
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 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.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Preston High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Preston Joint District reports $8,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high 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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Preston High School
How many students attend Preston High School?
Preston High School has 679 students enrolled. It is a high school in Preston, ID. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston High School is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preston High School?
15.3% of students at Preston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preston High School?
The largest demographic group at Preston High School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Preston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preston High School?
Preston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Preston High School rank among public schools in Preston?
By Resource Investment Index, Preston High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Preston, 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 Preston on the city page.
What other schools are in Preston Joint District?
Besides Preston High School, Preston Joint District also operates Preston Jr High School (540 students), Pioneer Elementary School (533 students), and Oakwood Elementary School (516 students). See the Preston Joint District district page for the complete list.