Enrollment
758
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vera C O'leary Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vera C O'leary Middle School
Vera C O'leary Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Twin Falls, Idaho, enrolling 758 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 90% of state schools at 758 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Twin Falls District spends $8,807 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 198 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 758 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Twin Falls District also operates Canyon Ridge High School (1,445 students) and Twin Falls High School (1,381 students) alongside Vera C O'leary 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 Vera C O'leary Middle School compares
Vera C O'leary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,807
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Falls District, which includes Vera C O'leary Middle School.
$8,807
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 59.8%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 1,445
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Vera C O'leary Middle School a good school?
Vera C O'leary Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Idaho schools. 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 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.
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