- Enrollment
- 1,601
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Post Falls, ID
River City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for River City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160267000844
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River City Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Post Falls · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
River City Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River City Middle School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Post Falls, ID.
School address
District: Post Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160267000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
River City Middle School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 160267000844 · Post Falls, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 17.2:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Post Falls High School (1,601 students)
River City Middle School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.4 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
River City Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Post Falls Hig
Post Falls High School
1,601 students
- Post Falls Mid
Post Falls Middle School
746 students
- This school 550
River City Middle School
550 students
- Ponderosa Elem 466
Ponderosa Elementary School
466 students
- West Ridge Ele 425
West Ridge Elementary School
425 students
- Greensferry El 406
Greensferry Elementary School
406 students
What this shows River City Middle School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How River City Middle School compares
River City 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 26% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Idaho - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,401
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, River City Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Post Falls District reports $9,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Post Falls Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greensferry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about River City Middle School
How many students attend River City Middle School?
River City Middle School has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Post Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River City Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River City Middle School?
21.7% of students at River City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at River City Middle School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Post Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River City Middle School?
River City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does River City Middle School rank among public schools in Post Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, River City Middle School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Post Falls, 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 Post Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Post Falls District?
Besides River City Middle School, Post Falls District also operates Post Falls High School (1,601 students), Post Falls Middle School (746 students), and Ponderosa Elementary School (466 students). See the Post Falls District district page for the complete list.