- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Maries, ID
St Maries Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St Maries Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160306000534
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Maries Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in St Maries · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
St Maries Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Maries Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in St Maries, ID.
School address
District: St Maries Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160306000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
St Maries Middle School shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 160306000534 · St Maries, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 17.2:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Heyburn Elementary School (339 students)
St Maries Middle School shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
St Maries Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heyburn Elemen
Heyburn Elementary School
339 students
- St Maries High
St Maries High School
282 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Maries Middle School compares
St Maries 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 10% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Idaho - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, St Maries Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heyburn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Maries High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Maries Middle School
How many students attend St Maries Middle School?
St Maries Middle School has 189 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Maries, ID. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Maries Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Maries Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Maries Middle School?
26.5% of students at St Maries Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Maries Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St Maries Middle School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in St Maries, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Maries Middle School?
St Maries Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in St Maries?
By Resource Investment Index, St Maries Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, St Maries Joint District also operates Heyburn Elementary School (339 students), St Maries High School (282 students), and Upriver Elementary School (72 students). See the St Maries Joint District district page for the complete list.