Enrollment
367
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Anthony, ID
South Fremont Jr High
Federal NCES profile for South Fremont Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160111000625
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fremont Jr High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in St Anthony · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Fremont Jr High has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Fremont Jr High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in St Anthony, ID.
School address
District: Fremont County Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160111000625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Fremont Jr High compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Fremont Jr High
South Fremont Jr High is a mid-sized middle school in St Anthony, Idaho, enrolling 367 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 216 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #177, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fremont County Joint District also operates Henrys Fork Elementary (569 students) and South Fremont High School (462 students) alongside South Fremont Jr High.
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 South Fremont Jr High compares
South Fremont Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▲ 10% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Idaho - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,857
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, South Fremont Jr High is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont County Joint District, which includes South Fremont Jr High.
$9,857
Per student
-17%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 57.7%
Federal 21.3%
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 South Fremont Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Fork Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Fremont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Fremont Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Teton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fremont Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Fremont Jr High
How many students attend South Fremont Jr High?
South Fremont Jr High has 367 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Anthony, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fremont Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fremont Jr High is 18.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Fremont Jr High?
32.3% of students at South Fremont Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fremont Jr High?
The largest demographic group at South Fremont Jr High is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in St Anthony, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fremont Jr High?
South Fremont Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 South Fremont Jr High rank among public schools in St Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, South Fremont Jr High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in St Anthony, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St Anthony on the city page.
Is South Fremont Jr High a good school?
South Fremont Jr High earns 28/100 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 Fremont County Joint District?
Besides South Fremont Jr High, Fremont County Joint District also operates Henrys Fork Elementary (569 students), South Fremont High School (462 students), and North Fremont Jr/Sr High School (316 students). See the Fremont County Joint District district page for the complete list.
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