Enrollment
268
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tigert Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tigert Middle School
Tigert Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Soda Springs, Idaho, enrolling 268 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 268 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Soda Springs Joint District also operates Howard E Thirkill Primary School (321 students) and Soda Springs High School (234 students) alongside Tigert 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 Tigert Middle School compares
Tigert 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,846
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 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.
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 87.7%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Soda Springs Joint District, which includes Tigert Middle School.
$9,846
Per student
-18%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 63.6%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary 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 (~268 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Soda Springs on the city page.
Is Tigert Middle School a good school?
Tigert Middle School earns 51/100 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 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.
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