Enrollment
284
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snake River Jr High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Snake River Jr High School
Snake River Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Blackfoot, Idaho, enrolling 284 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 284 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 142 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Snake River District spends $7,037 per pupil, 41% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Snake River District also operates Snake River Online (1,750 students) and Snake River High School (583 students) alongside Snake River Jr 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 Snake River Jr High School compares
Snake River Jr 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,037
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snake River District, which includes Snake River Jr High School.
$7,037
Per student
-41%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 67.1%
Federal 18.9%
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 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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~284 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Snake River Jr High School a good school?
Snake River Jr High School earns 46/100 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 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.
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