- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Priest River Jr High School shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 160000100085 · Priest River, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 18.4:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Priest River Lamanna High (396 students)
Priest River Jr High School shrank from 184 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Priest River Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Priest River L
Priest River Lamanna High
396 students
- Priest River E
Priest River Elementary School
356 students
- This school
Priest River Jr High School
184 students
- Idaho Hill Ele 126
Idaho Hill Elementary School
126 students
- Priest Lake El 49
Priest Lake Elementary School
49 students
What this shows Priest River Jr High School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Priest River Jr High School compares
Priest River Jr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$3
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
Counselors0.5 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.
Programs
District finance for West Bonner County District reports $3 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~184 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.