Aberdeen District

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Aberdeen, Idaho - 3 schools

An equity score of 69/100 ranks Aberdeen District #23 of 139 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,378 per pupil, Aberdeen District ranks #66 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

673
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$11,378
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Aberdeen District operates 3 public schools serving 673 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Bingham County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,378 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 18.7% local, 54.5% state, and 26.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 69/100, ranked #23 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 65.2% Hispanic or Latino, 32.9% White, 0.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Aberdeen High School, with a diversity index of 48.9/100.

Its largest campus is Aberdeen Elementary School, enrolling 274 students (44% of the district's total enrollment).

Aberdeen Elementary School accounts for 40.7% of all Aberdeen District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Aberdeen District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Aberdeen District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 63.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Where does the funding come from?

26.8%
Federal
54.5%
State
18.7%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
23 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Aberdeen District.

White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 65.2%
Multiracial 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 46.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Aberdeen District's schools, above the Idaho average of 36.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Aberdeen High School 48.9
  2. 2 Aberdeen Elementary School 46.7
  3. 3 Aberdeen Middle School 43.9

Schools in Aberdeen District

School Enrollment
Aberdeen Elementary School
274
Aberdeen High School
213
Aberdeen Middle School
138

How Aberdeen District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Xavier Charter School Inc. Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Salmon District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Wilder District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Ririe Joint District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
West Jefferson District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Aberdeen District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Idaho

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13,778 students · 26 schools · $8,318/pupil
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Nampa School District
13,398 students · 25 schools · $10,958/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Aberdeen District?

Aberdeen District has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 673 students.

How much does Aberdeen District spend per student?

Aberdeen District spends $11,378 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #23 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Aberdeen District?

Aberdeen District students are 65.2% Hispanic or Latino, 32.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Aberdeen District?

Aberdeen District has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #23 out of 139 districts in Idaho.