Enrollment
506
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 160219000389
West Minico Middle School — Paul, ID
Federal NCES profile for West Minico Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Minidoka County Joint District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Minico Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Minico Middle School reports 506 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% above the Idaho average and 19% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 506 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Minidoka County Joint District spends $9,352 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.3% from local sources (property taxes), 67.8% from the state, and 17.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Minico Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▲ 43% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 58% in Idaho — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,352
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 506 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 506 Top 76% in Idaho — larger than 24% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.0% +43% vs state
NCES ID 160219000389
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 506:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 59
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minidoka County Joint District, which includes West Minico Middle School.
$9,352
Per student
-28%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 67.8%
Federal 17.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Minico Middle School
How many students attend West Minico Middle School?
West Minico Middle School has 506 students enrolled. It is a middle school in PAUL, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Minico Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Minico Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Minico Middle School?
42.0% of students at West Minico Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Minico Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Minico Middle School is White at 49.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in PAUL, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Minico Middle School?
West Minico Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.