Enrollment
679
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160096000182
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Preston · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preston High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preston High School
Preston High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Preston, Idaho, enrolling 679 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 679 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Preston Joint District spends $8,397 per pupil, 30% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Preston Joint District also operates Preston Jr High School (540 students) and Pioneer Elementary School (533 students) alongside Preston High School.
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 Preston High School compares
Preston High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,397
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Preston Joint District, which includes Preston High School.
$8,397
Per student
-30%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 73.0%
Federal 17.5%
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 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
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~679 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Preston High School a good school?
Preston High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 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.
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