- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Soda Springs, ID
Tigert Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tigert Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160300000527
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tigert Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Soda Springs · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tigert Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tigert Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Soda Springs, ID.
School address
District: Soda Springs Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160300000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Tigert Middle School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 160300000527 · Soda Springs, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 15.8:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard E Thirkill Primary School (321 students)
Tigert Middle School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Tigert Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard E Thirk
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
321 students
- This school
Tigert Middle School
268 students
- Soda Springs H
Soda Springs High School
234 students
- Cte Prep Schoo 20
Cte Prep School
20 students
What this shows Tigert Middle School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tigert Middle School compares
Tigert Middle 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 23% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Idaho - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Tigert Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
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 Tigert Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard E Thirkill Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soda Springs High 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 Tigert Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tigert Middle School
How many students attend Tigert Middle School?
Tigert Middle School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Soda Springs, ID. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tigert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tigert Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% 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 Tigert Middle School?
22.6% of students at Tigert Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tigert Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tigert Middle School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Soda Springs, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tigert Middle School?
Tigert Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Tigert Middle School rank among public schools in Soda Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Tigert Middle School ranks #3 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 Tigert Middle School, Soda Springs Joint District also operates Howard E Thirkill Primary School (321 students), Soda Springs High School (234 students), and Cte Prep School (20 students). See the Soda Springs Joint District district page for the complete list.