- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Maries, ID
St Maries High School
Federal NCES profile for St Maries High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160306000532
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Maries High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in St Maries · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St Maries High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Maries High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St Maries, ID.
School address
District: St Maries Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160306000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
St Maries High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 160306000532 · St Maries, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 15.7:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Heyburn Elementary School (339 students)
St Maries High School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
St Maries High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heyburn Elemen
Heyburn Elementary School
339 students
- This school
St Maries High School
282 students
- St Maries Midd
St Maries Middle School
189 students
- Upriver Elemen 72
Upriver Elementary School
72 students
- St Maries Comm 12
St Maries Community Education Alternative
12 students
What this shows St Maries High School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Maries High School compares
St Maries High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 22% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Idaho - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,595
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 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, St Maries High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for St Maries Joint District reports $11,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Maries High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heyburn Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Maries Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upriver Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Maries Community Education Alternative | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Maries High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Maries High School
How many students attend St Maries High School?
St Maries High School has 282 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Maries, ID. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Maries High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Maries High School is 15.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 0% 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 St Maries High School?
22.8% of students at St Maries High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Maries High School?
The largest demographic group at St Maries High School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in St Maries, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Maries High School?
St Maries High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 St Maries High School rank among public schools in St Maries?
By Resource Investment Index, St Maries High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in St Maries, 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 St Maries Joint District?
Besides St Maries High School, St Maries Joint District also operates Heyburn Elementary School (339 students), St Maries Middle School (189 students), and Upriver Elementary School (72 students). See the St Maries Joint District district page for the complete list.