- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hailey, ID
Wood River Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wood River Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 160030000493
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wood River Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Hailey · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wood River Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wood River Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hailey, ID.
School address
District: Blaine County District · Idaho
NCES ID 160030000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Wood River Middle School shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 160030000493 · Hailey, ID Middle · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 9.9:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Wood River High School (922 students)
Wood River Middle School shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 47.1 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Wood River Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wood River Hig
Wood River High School
922 students
- This school
Wood River Middle School
467 students
- Alturas Elemen
Alturas Elementary School
445 students
- Ernest Hemingw
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
431 students
- Hailey Element 291
Hailey Elementary School
291 students
- Carey Public S 272
Carey Public School
272 students
What this shows Wood River Middle School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wood River Middle School compares
Wood River Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 29% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Idaho - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,043
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $12,445
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
White 41.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Wood River Middle School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blaine County District reports $19,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wood River Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alturas Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest Hemingway Steam School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hailey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carey Public School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wood River Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wood River Middle School
How many students attend Wood River Middle School?
Wood River Middle School has 467 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hailey, ID. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood River Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 42% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 37% 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 Wood River Middle School?
20.8% of students at Wood River Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wood River Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wood River Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Hailey, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wood River Middle School?
Wood River Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Wood River Middle School rank among public schools in Hailey?
By Resource Investment Index, Wood River Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Hailey, 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 Hailey on the city page.
What other schools are in Blaine County District?
Besides Wood River Middle School, Blaine County District also operates Wood River High School (922 students), Alturas Elementary School (445 students), and Ernest Hemingway Steam School (431 students). See the Blaine County District district page for the complete list.