Enrollment
150
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 160297001168
Snake River Opportunities High School — Blackfoot, ID
Federal NCES profile for Snake River Opportunities High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 76/100.
👥 Class size 76
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Snake River District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.1:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Snake River Opportunities High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Snake River Opportunities High School reports 150 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 65% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 62% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Snake River District spends $7,110 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.9% from local sources (property taxes), 67.1% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (B+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Snake River Opportunities High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.1:1 | ▼ 65% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
6.1:1
students per teacher
— 65% below state mean
Top 2% in Idaho — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$7,110
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 150 Top 23% in Idaho — larger than 77% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 6.1:1 -65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160297001168
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snake River District, which includes Snake River Opportunities High School.
$7,110
Per student
-45%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-64%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Snake River Opportunities High School
How many students attend Snake River Opportunities High School?
Snake River Opportunities High School has 150 students enrolled. It is a high school in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snake River Opportunities High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snake River Opportunities High School is 6.1:1, which is 65% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snake River Opportunities High School?
The largest demographic group at Snake River Opportunities High School is White at 81.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in BLACKFOOT, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snake River Opportunities High School?
Snake River Opportunities High School has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (B+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.