- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Soda Springs, ID
Soda Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Soda Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160300000526
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soda Springs High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Soda Springs · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Soda Springs High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soda Springs High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Soda Springs, ID.
School address
District: Soda Springs Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160300000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Soda Springs High School shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 160300000526 · Soda Springs, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 16.7:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard E Thirkill Primary School (321 students)
Soda Springs High School shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Soda Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard E Thirk
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
321 students
- Tigert Middle
Tigert Middle School
268 students
- This school
Soda Springs High School
234 students
- Cte Prep Schoo 20
Cte Prep School
20 students
What this shows Soda Springs High School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soda Springs High School compares
Soda Springs High 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 49% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Idaho - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,020
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Soda Springs High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Soda Springs Joint District reports $12,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Soda Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard E Thirkill Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tigert Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cte Prep School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soda Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Soda Springs High School
How many students attend Soda Springs High School?
Soda Springs High School has 234 students enrolled. It is a high school in Soda Springs, ID. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soda Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Soda Springs High School is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% 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 Soda Springs High School?
15.0% of students at Soda Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soda Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Soda Springs High School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Soda Springs, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soda Springs High School?
Soda Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Soda Springs High School rank among public schools in Soda Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Soda Springs High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Soda Springs, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Soda Springs Joint District?
Besides Soda Springs High School, Soda Springs Joint District also operates Howard E Thirkill Primary School (321 students), Tigert Middle School (268 students), and Cte Prep School (20 students). See the Soda Springs Joint District district page for the complete list.