- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blackfoot, ID
Snake River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Snake River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160297000644
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snake River Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Blackfoot · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Snake River Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snake River Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Blackfoot, ID.
School address
District: Snake River District · Idaho
NCES ID 160297000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Snake River Middle School shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 160297000644 · Blackfoot, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 19.8:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Snake River Online (1,750 students)
Snake River Middle School shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Snake River Middle 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
- Snake River Jr 284
Snake River Jr High School
284 students
- Riverside Elem 259
Riverside Elementary School
259 students
- This school 258
Snake River Middle School
258 students
- Moreland Eleme 238
Moreland Elementary School
238 students
What this shows Snake River Middle School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snake River Middle School compares
Snake River Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 27% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Idaho - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Snake River Middle 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 Middle 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snake River Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moreland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snake River Middle 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
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Snake River Middle School
How many students attend Snake River Middle School?
Snake River Middle School has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blackfoot, ID. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snake River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snake River Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snake River Middle School?
21.4% of students at Snake River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snake River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Snake River Middle School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Blackfoot, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snake River Middle School?
Snake River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Blackfoot?
By Resource Investment Index, Snake River Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Blackfoot on the city page.
What other schools are in Snake River District?
Besides Snake River Middle School, Snake River District also operates Snake River Online (1,750 students), Snake River High School (583 students), and Snake River Jr High School (284 students). See the Snake River District district page for the complete list.