- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandpoint, ID
Sandpoint Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sandpoint Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160000200724
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandpoint Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Sandpoint · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandpoint Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandpoint Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Sandpoint, ID.
School address
District: Lake Pend Oreille School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160000200724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Sandpoint Middle School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 160000200724 · Sandpoint, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 17.8:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandpoint High School (1,000 students)
Sandpoint Middle School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Sandpoint Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandpoint High
Sandpoint High School
1,000 students
- Farmin Stidwel
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
510 students
- This school
Sandpoint Middle School
499 students
- Kootenai Eleme 367
Kootenai Elementary School
367 students
- Washington Ele 329
Washington Elementary School
329 students
- Sagle Elementa 264
Sagle Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Sandpoint Middle School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandpoint Middle School compares
Sandpoint 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 21% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Idaho - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,061
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Sandpoint Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Lake Pend Oreille School District reports $12,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandpoint Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmin Stidwell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kootenai Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sagle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandpoint Middle 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
- 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
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandpoint Middle School
How many students attend Sandpoint Middle School?
Sandpoint Middle School has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandpoint, ID. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandpoint Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandpoint Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandpoint Middle School?
23.2% of students at Sandpoint Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandpoint Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sandpoint Middle School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Sandpoint, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandpoint Middle School?
Sandpoint Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Sandpoint Middle School rank among public schools in Sandpoint?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandpoint Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public 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 public schools in Sandpoint on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Pend Oreille School District?
Besides Sandpoint Middle School, Lake Pend Oreille School District also operates Sandpoint High School (1,000 students), Farmin Stidwell Elementary School (510 students), and Kootenai Elementary School (367 students). See the Lake Pend Oreille School District district page for the complete list.