- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rigby, ID
Rigby Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rigby Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160157001061
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rigby Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Rigby · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rigby Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rigby Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Rigby, ID.
School address
District: Jefferson County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160157001061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Rigby Middle School held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 160157001061 · Rigby, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
938 enr · 17.1:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Rigby High School (2,040 students)
Rigby Middle School held near 938 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Rigby Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rigby High Sch
Rigby High School
2,040 students
- This school
Rigby Middle School
938 students
- Cottonwood Ele 682
Cottonwood Elementary
682 students
- South Fork Ele 654
South Fork Elementary School
654 students
- Farnsworth Mid 611
Farnsworth Middle School
611 students
- Jefferson Elem 490
Jefferson Elementary School
490 students
What this shows Rigby Middle School reports 938 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rigby Middle School compares
Rigby Middle 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 37% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 938 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
938
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in Idaho - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,045
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Rigby Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County Joint District reports $8,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rigby Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farnsworth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rigby Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~938 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rigby Middle School
How many students attend Rigby Middle School?
Rigby Middle School has 938 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rigby, ID. CCD year-over-year: 935 (2022-23) → 938 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rigby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rigby Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rigby Middle School?
18.5% of students at Rigby Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rigby Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rigby Middle School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Rigby, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rigby Middle School?
Rigby Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
How does Rigby Middle School rank among public schools in Rigby?
By Resource Investment Index, Rigby Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Rigby, 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 Rigby on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Joint District?
Besides Rigby Middle School, Jefferson County Joint District also operates Rigby High School (2,040 students), Cottonwood Elementary (682 students), and South Fork Elementary School (654 students). See the Jefferson County Joint District district page for the complete list.