How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. | Joint School District No. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Salmon, Idaho | Meridian, Idaho |
| Total Enrollment | 75 | 39,496 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 60 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. | Joint School District No. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,355 | $8,438 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.0% | 14.1% |
| State Revenue | 70.9% | 63.9% |
| Local Revenue | 4.1% | 22.0% |
Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.
Federal State Local
Joint School District No. 2
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. | Joint School District No. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 100.0% | 73.5% |
| African American | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 15.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 17.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. | Joint School District No. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 80 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | — | 392.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
School Types
Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Joint School District No. 2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.