- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blackfoot, ID
Snake River Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Snake River Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160297000520
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snake River Jr High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Blackfoot · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Snake River Jr High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snake River Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Blackfoot, ID.
School address
District: Snake River District · Idaho
NCES ID 160297000520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Snake River Jr High School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 160297000520 · Blackfoot, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 15.8:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Snake River Online (1,750 students)
Snake River Jr High School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Snake River Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Snake River On
Snake River Online
1,750 students
- Snake River Hi 583
Snake River High School
583 students
- This school 284
Snake River Jr High School
284 students
- Riverside Elem 259
Riverside Elementary School
259 students
- Snake River Mi 258
Snake River Middle School
258 students
- Moreland Eleme 238
Moreland Elementary School
238 students
What this shows Snake River Jr High School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snake River Jr High School compares
Snake River Jr 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 30% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Idaho - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$7,742
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 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Snake River Jr High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Snake River District reports $7,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Snake River Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snake River Online | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Snake River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snake River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snake River Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Snake River Jr High School
How many students attend Snake River Jr High School?
Snake River Jr High School has 284 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blackfoot, ID. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snake River Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snake River Jr High School is 15.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% higher 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 Snake River Jr High School?
20.5% of students at Snake River Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snake River Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Snake River Jr High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Blackfoot, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snake River Jr High School?
Snake River Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Snake River Jr High School rank among middle schools in Blackfoot?
By Resource Investment Index, Snake River Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Blackfoot, 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 Blackfoot on the city page.
What other schools are in Snake River District?
Besides Snake River Jr High School, Snake River District also operates Snake River Online (1,750 students), Snake River High School (583 students), and Riverside Elementary School (259 students). See the Snake River District district page for the complete list.