Enrollment
184
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Priest River, ID
Priest River Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Priest River Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160000100085
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Priest River Jr High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Priest River · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Priest River Jr High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Priest River Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Priest River, ID.
School address
District: West Bonner County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160000100085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Priest River Jr High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Priest River Jr High School
Priest River Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Priest River, Idaho, enrolling 184 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 above the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 184 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Bonner County District also operates Priest River Lamanna High (396 students) and Priest River Elementary School (356 students) alongside Priest River Jr 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 Priest River Jr High School compares
Priest River Jr 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 | 32.1% | ▲ 10% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above 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
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bonner County District, which includes Priest River Jr High School.
$12,555
Per student
+5%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 49.5%
Federal 22.8%
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 Priest River Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priest River Lamanna High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Priest River Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idaho Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Priest Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Priest River Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Priest River Jr High School
How many students attend Priest River Jr High School?
Priest River Jr High School has 184 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Priest River, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Priest River Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Priest River Jr 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 Priest River Jr High School?
32.1% of students at Priest River Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Priest River Jr High School?
Priest River Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Priest River Jr High School rank among public schools in Priest River?
By Resource Investment Index, Priest River Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Priest River, 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 Priest River on the city page.
Is Priest River Jr High School a good school?
Priest River Jr High School earns 28/100 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 West Bonner County District?
Besides Priest River Jr High School, West Bonner County District also operates Priest River Lamanna High (396 students), Priest River Elementary School (356 students), and Idaho Hill Elementary School (126 students). See the West Bonner County District district page for the complete list.
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