- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dayton, ID
West Side Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for West Side Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160342000388
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side Senior High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dayton, ID.
School address
District: West Side Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160342000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West Side Senior High School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 160342000388 · Dayton, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 16.5:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Harold B Lee Elementary School (373 students)
West Side Senior High School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.7 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
West Side Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harold B Lee E
Harold B Lee Elementary School
373 students
- This school
West Side Senior High School
248 students
- Beutler Middle
Beutler Middle School
177 students
What this shows West Side Senior High School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Senior High School compares
West Side Senior High 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 49% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Idaho - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$8,801
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, West Side Senior High School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Side Joint District reports $8,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Side Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold B Lee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beutler Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Senior High School
How many students attend West Side Senior High School?
West Side Senior High School has 248 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, ID. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Senior High School is 16.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 5% 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 West Side Senior High School?
14.8% of students at West Side Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at West Side Senior High School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Dayton, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Senior High School?
West Side Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 West Side Senior High School rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dayton, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Side Joint District?
Besides West Side Senior High School, West Side Joint District also operates Harold B Lee Elementary School (373 students) and Beutler Middle School (177 students). See the West Side Joint District district page for the complete list.