How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Firth District | Melba Joint District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Firth, Idaho | Melba, Idaho |
| Total Enrollment | 845 | 824 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 17.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Firth District | Melba Joint District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $8,817 | $8,975 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| State Revenue | 73.5% | 72.2% |
| Local Revenue | 11.8% | 16.2% |
Firth District
Federal State Local
Melba Joint District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Firth District | Melba Joint District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.4% | 77.8% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% | 19.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.0% | 33.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Firth District | Melba Joint District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 274:1 | 469:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.2% | 11.8% |
School Types
Firth District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Melba Joint District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.