How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cottonwood Joint District | Gem Prep: Meridian Llc |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cottonwood, Idaho | Meridian, Idaho |
| Total Enrollment | 441 | 454 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 22:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cottonwood Joint District | Gem Prep: Meridian Llc |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,565 | $7,872 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.3% | 21.1% |
| State Revenue | 67.0% | 76.1% |
| Local Revenue | 10.6% | 2.8% |
Cottonwood Joint District
Federal State Local
Gem Prep: Meridian Llc
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cottonwood Joint District | Gem Prep: Meridian Llc |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 75.1% |
| African American | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% | 15.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.7% | 31.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cottonwood Joint District | Gem Prep: Meridian Llc |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 172:1 | 523:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.4% | 10.8% |
School Types
Cottonwood Joint District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Gem Prep: Meridian Llc
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.