- Enrollment
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Twin Falls, ID
Vera C O'leary Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vera C O'leary Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160324000552
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vera C O'leary Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Twin Falls · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vera C O'leary Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vera C O'leary Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Twin Falls, ID.
School address
District: Twin Falls District · Idaho
NCES ID 160324000552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Vera C O'leary Middle School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 160324000552 · Twin Falls, ID Middle · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 21.1:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students)
Vera C O'leary Middle School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Vera C O'leary Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Ridge H
Canyon Ridge High School
1,445 students
- Twin Falls Hig
Twin Falls High School
1,381 students
- This school
Vera C O'leary Middle School
758 students
- Robert Stuart
Robert Stuart Middle School
690 students
- Rock Creek Ele
Rock Creek Elementary
601 students
- Pillar Falls E
Pillar Falls Elementary
582 students
What this shows Vera C O'leary Middle School reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vera C O'leary Middle School compares
Vera C O'leary 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 34% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in Idaho - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,657
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Vera C O'leary Middle School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Twin Falls District reports $9,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vera C O'leary Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Stuart Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pillar Falls Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vera C O'leary Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vera C O'leary Middle School
How many students attend Vera C O'leary Middle School?
Vera C O'leary Middle School has 758 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Twin Falls, ID. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vera C O'leary Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vera C O'leary Middle School is 21.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vera C O'leary Middle School?
19.2% of students at Vera C O'leary Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vera C O'leary Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vera C O'leary Middle School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Twin Falls, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vera C O'leary Middle School?
Vera C O'leary Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Vera C O'leary Middle School rank among middle schools in Twin Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Vera C O'leary Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Twin Falls, 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 Twin Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Falls District?
Besides Vera C O'leary Middle School, Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students), Twin Falls High School (1,381 students), and Robert Stuart Middle School (690 students). See the Twin Falls District district page for the complete list.