Enrollment
547
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lewiston, ID
Sacajawea Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sacajawea Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160186000328
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sacajawea Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Lewiston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sacajawea Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sacajawea Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Lewiston, ID.
School address
District: Lewiston Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160186000328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sacajawea Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sacajawea Middle School
Sacajawea Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lewiston, Idaho, enrolling 547 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 547 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Lewiston Independent District also operates Lewiston High School (1,288 students) and Jenifer Middle School (561 students) alongside Sacajawea Middle 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 Sacajawea Middle School compares
Sacajawea Middle 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 52% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Idaho - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,104
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 88.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Sacajawea Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewiston Independent District, which includes Sacajawea Middle School.
$11,104
Per student
-7%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 44.3%
Federal 12.0%
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 Sacajawea Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenifer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camelot Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sacajawea Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sacajawea Middle School
How many students attend Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has 547 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lewiston, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sacajawea Middle School?
14.1% of students at Sacajawea Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sacajawea Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sacajawea Middle School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Lewiston, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sacajawea Middle School?
Sacajawea Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Sacajawea Middle School rank among public schools in Lewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sacajawea Middle School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Lewiston, 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 Lewiston on the city page.
Is Sacajawea Middle School a good school?
Sacajawea Middle School earns 52/100 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 Lewiston Independent District?
Besides Sacajawea Middle School, Lewiston Independent District also operates Lewiston High School (1,288 students), Jenifer Middle School (561 students), and Centennial Elementary School (358 students). See the Lewiston Independent District district page for the complete list.
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