Enrollment
189
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Maries Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Maries Middle School
St Maries Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in St Maries, Idaho, enrolling 189 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.5% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #71.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
St Maries Joint District also operates Heyburn Elementary School (339 students) and St Maries High School (282 students) alongside St Maries Middle School.
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 St Maries Middle School compares
St Maries Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,292
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Maries Joint District, which includes St Maries Middle School.
$11,292
Per student
-5%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 61.6%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in St Maries on the city page.
Is St Maries Middle School a good school?
St Maries Middle School earns 41/100 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 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.
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