Enrollment
1,000
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandpoint, ID
Sandpoint High School
Federal NCES profile for Sandpoint High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160000200087
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandpoint High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Sandpoint · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandpoint High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandpoint High School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Sandpoint, ID.
School address
District: Lake Pend Oreille School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160000200087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandpoint High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandpoint High School
Sandpoint High School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Sandpoint, Idaho, enrolling 1,000 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Idaho average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,000 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lake Pend Oreille School District also operates Farmin Stidwell Elementary School (510 students) and Sandpoint Middle School (499 students) alongside Sandpoint 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 Sandpoint High School compares
Sandpoint 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 62% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,000
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Idaho - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,174
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Sandpoint High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Pend Oreille School District, which includes Sandpoint High School.
$11,174
Per student
-6%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.2%
State 60.1%
Federal 17.7%
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 Sandpoint High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmin Stidwell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandpoint Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kootenai Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sagle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandpoint High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,000 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sandpoint High School
How many students attend Sandpoint High School?
Sandpoint High School has 1,000 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandpoint, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandpoint High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandpoint High School is 17.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandpoint High School?
11.2% of students at Sandpoint High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandpoint High School?
The largest demographic group at Sandpoint High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Sandpoint, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandpoint High School?
Sandpoint High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Sandpoint High School rank among schools in Sandpoint?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandpoint High School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Sandpoint, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sandpoint on the city page.
Is Sandpoint High School a good school?
Sandpoint High School earns 37/100 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 Lake Pend Oreille School District?
Besides Sandpoint High School, Lake Pend Oreille School District also operates Farmin Stidwell Elementary School (510 students), Sandpoint Middle School (499 students), and Kootenai Elementary School (367 students). See the Lake Pend Oreille School District district page for the complete list.
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