- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
William Thomas Middle School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 160006000589 · American Falls, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 15.1:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: American Falls High School (436 students)
William Thomas Middle School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
William Thomas Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Falls
American Falls High School
436 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary School
357 students
- J.R. Simplot E
J.R. Simplot Elementary School
350 students
- This school
William Thomas Middle School
333 students
- American Falls 38
American Falls Academy
38 students
What this shows William Thomas Middle School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Thomas Middle School compares
William Thomas 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,408
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
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.
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
District finance for American Falls Joint District reports $12,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~333 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.