Enrollment
333
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · American Falls, ID
William Thomas Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William Thomas Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160006000589
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Thomas Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in American Falls · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William Thomas Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Thomas Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in American Falls, ID.
School address
District: American Falls Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160006000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Thomas Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Thomas Middle School
William Thomas Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in American Falls, Idaho, enrolling 333 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 47.9% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
American Falls Joint District also operates American Falls High School (436 students) and Hillcrest Elementary School (357 students) alongside William Thomas 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 William Thomas Middle School compares
William Thomas 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▲ 63% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Idaho - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,505
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, William Thomas 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 American Falls Joint District, which includes William Thomas Middle School.
$11,505
Per student
-4%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 53.9%
Federal 23.2%
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 William Thomas Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J.R. Simplot Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Falls Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Thomas Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William Thomas Middle School
How many students attend William Thomas Middle School?
William Thomas Middle School has 333 students enrolled. It is a middle school in American Falls, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Thomas Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Thomas Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% lower 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 William Thomas Middle School?
47.9% of students at William Thomas Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Thomas Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William Thomas Middle School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in American Falls, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Thomas Middle School?
William Thomas Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 William Thomas Middle School rank among public schools in American Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, William Thomas Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in American Falls, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in American Falls on the city page.
Is William Thomas Middle School a good school?
William Thomas Middle School earns 48/100 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 American Falls Joint District?
Besides William Thomas Middle School, American Falls Joint District also operates American Falls High School (436 students), Hillcrest Elementary School (357 students), and J.R. Simplot Elementary School (350 students). See the American Falls Joint District district page for the complete list.
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