- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salmon, ID
Salmon Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Salmon Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160285000504
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salmon Jr/Sr High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Salmon · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salmon Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon Jr/Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Salmon, ID.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Salmon Jr/Sr High School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 160285000504 · Salmon, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 15.2:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Salmon Pioneer Primary School (286 students)
Salmon Jr/Sr High School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Salmon Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Salmon Jr/Sr High School
349 students
- Salmon Pioneer
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
286 students
- Salmon Alterna 12
Salmon Alternative High School
12 students
What this shows Salmon Jr/Sr High School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salmon Jr/Sr High School compares
Salmon Jr/Sr High 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 23% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
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
$11,880
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 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Salmon Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salmon District reports $11,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salmon Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Pioneer Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salmon Alternative High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Salmon Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salmon Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Salmon Jr/Sr High School?
Salmon Jr/Sr High School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salmon, ID. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salmon Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salmon Jr/Sr High 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 Salmon Jr/Sr High School?
22.5% of students at Salmon Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salmon Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Salmon Jr/Sr High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Salmon, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salmon Jr/Sr High School?
Salmon Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Salmon Jr/Sr High School rank among public schools in Salmon?
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon Jr/Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Salmon, 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 Salmon District?
Besides Salmon Jr/Sr High School, Salmon District also operates Salmon Pioneer Primary School (286 students) and Salmon Alternative High School (12 students). See the Salmon District district page for the complete list.