Enrollment
349
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salmon Jr/Sr High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salmon Jr/Sr High School
Salmon Jr/Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Salmon, Idaho, enrolling 349 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 22.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 206 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Salmon District also operates Salmon Pioneer Primary School (286 students) and Salmon Alternative High School (12 students) alongside Salmon Jr/Sr High 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 Salmon Jr/Sr High School compares
Salmon Jr/Sr High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,117
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salmon District, which includes Salmon Jr/Sr High School.
$11,117
Per student
-7%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.1%
State 65.3%
Federal 24.6%
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 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
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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. See all public schools in Salmon on the city page.
Is Salmon Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Salmon Jr/Sr High School earns 58/100 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 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.
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