BLACKFOOT DISTRICT

BLACKFOOT, Idaho — 11 schools

3,990
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$11,663
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT operates 11 public schools serving 3,990 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 other, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,658 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bingham County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,663 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 13.8% local, 61.4% state, and 24.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $58,391 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #17 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 282.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 53.8% White, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Blackfoot High School accounts for 32.0% of all BLACKFOOT DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means BLACKFOOT DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT school enrollment varies 23× across entities

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 52 students (lowest) to 1,170 students (highest), a spread of 1,118 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 283:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within BLACKFOOT DISTRICT is typically wider than the BLACKFOOT DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

24.8%
Federal
61.4%
State
13.8%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
17 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bingham County county, where this district is located.

$737
Studio/mo
$742
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$58,391
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT.

White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Multiracial 1.9%
Other 23.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

282.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT?

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT has 11 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 7 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,990 students.

How much does BLACKFOOT DISTRICT spend per student?

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT spends $11,663 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #17 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT is $58,391 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BLACKFOOT DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bingham County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of BLACKFOOT DISTRICT?

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT students are 53.8% White, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BLACKFOOT DISTRICT?

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #17 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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