Enrollment
682
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caldwell, ID
Vallivue Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vallivue Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160060000539
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vallivue Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vallivue Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vallivue Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Vallivue School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160060000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vallivue Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vallivue Middle School
Vallivue Middle School is a large middle school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 682 students.
At 16.6:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 682 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Vallivue School District spends $8,968 per pupil, 25% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students) and Vallivue High School (1,252 students) alongside Vallivue 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 Vallivue Middle School compares
Vallivue 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▲ 9% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Idaho - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,968
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 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 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Vallivue Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vallivue School District, which includes Vallivue Middle School.
$8,968
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 61.6%
Federal 16.9%
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 Vallivue Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallivue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakevue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summitvue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vallivue Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vallivue Middle School
How many students attend Vallivue Middle School?
Vallivue Middle School has 682 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vallivue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vallivue Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 6% 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 Vallivue Middle School?
31.9% of students at Vallivue Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vallivue Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vallivue Middle School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vallivue Middle School?
Vallivue Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Vallivue Middle School rank among middle schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Vallivue Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Caldwell, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Caldwell on the city page.
Is Vallivue Middle School a good school?
Vallivue Middle School earns 45/100 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 Vallivue School District?
Besides Vallivue Middle School, Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students), Vallivue High School (1,252 students), and Lakevue Elementary School (915 students). See the Vallivue School District district page for the complete list.
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