- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Idaho Falls, ID
Sandcreek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sandcreek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160093000651
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandcreek Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Idaho schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Idaho Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandcreek Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandcreek Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Idaho Falls, ID.
School address
District: Bonneville Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160093000651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Sandcreek Middle School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 160093000651 · Idaho Falls, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 21.1:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students)
Sandcreek Middle School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Sandcreek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thunder Ridge
Thunder Ridge High School
1,693 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,230 students
- Bonneville Hig
Bonneville High School
1,176 students
- Black Canyon M
Black Canyon Middle School
810 students
- Iona Elementar 661
Iona Elementary School
661 students
- This school 592
Sandcreek Middle School
592 students
What this shows Sandcreek Middle School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandcreek Middle School compares
Sandcreek 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 39% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in Idaho - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,756
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Sandcreek Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonneville Joint District reports $8,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandcreek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Canyon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iona Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandcreek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandcreek Middle School
How many students attend Sandcreek Middle School?
Sandcreek Middle School has 592 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Idaho Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandcreek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandcreek Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandcreek Middle School?
17.9% of students at Sandcreek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandcreek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sandcreek Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandcreek Middle School?
Sandcreek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sandcreek Middle School rank among middle schools in Idaho Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandcreek Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Idaho Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Idaho Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonneville Joint District?
Besides Sandcreek Middle School, Bonneville Joint District also operates Thunder Ridge High School (1,693 students), Hillcrest High School (1,230 students), and Bonneville High School (1,176 students). See the Bonneville Joint District district page for the complete list.