BUHL JOINT DISTRICT

BUHL, Idaho — 4 schools

1,264
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$9,946
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BUHL JOINT DISTRICT operates 4 public schools serving 1,264 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,198 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Twin Falls County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,946 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 9.1% local, 64.6% state, and 26.3% 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 $54,543 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #58 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 395.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 51.5% White, 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Popplewell Elementary School accounts for 45.2% of all BUHL JOINT DISTRICT student enrollment

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

BUHL JOINT DISTRICT school enrollment varies 49× across entities

BUHL JOINT DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 11 students (lowest) to 542 students (highest), a spread of 531 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

BUHL JOINT DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 396:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

26.3%
Federal
64.6%
State
9.1%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
58 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$885
Studio/mo
$979
1 BR/mo
$1,284
2 BR/mo
$1,786
3 BR/mo
$2,154
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$54,543
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 4 schools in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT.

White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

395.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Popplewell Elementary School
542
Buhl High School
347
Buhl Middle School
298
Wakapa Academy
11

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT?

BUHL JOINT DISTRICT has 4 schools, including 1 other, 2 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,264 students.

How much does BUHL JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?

BUHL JOINT DISTRICT spends $9,946 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #58 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in BUHL JOINT DISTRICT is $54,543 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BUHL JOINT DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of BUHL JOINT DISTRICT?

BUHL JOINT DISTRICT students are 51.5% White, 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BUHL JOINT DISTRICT?

BUHL JOINT DISTRICT has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #58 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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