GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT

GLENNS FERRY, Idaho — 3 schools

379
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,040
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 379 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 361 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Elmore County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,040 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 15.1% local, 55.6% state, and 29.3% 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 $75,935 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 79/100, ranked #7 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 128:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 63.1% White, 34.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Glenns Ferry Elementary School accounts for 38.5% of all GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means GLENNS FERRY 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

GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 128:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

29.3%
Federal
55.6%
State
15.1%
Local

Funding Equity

79
Equity Score
7 / 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 Elmore County county, where this district is located.

$902
Studio/mo
$908
1 BR/mo
$1,192
2 BR/mo
$1,658
3 BR/mo
$2,000
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,935
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 3 schools in GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT.

White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

128:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Glenns Ferry Elementary School
139
Glenns Ferry High School
128
Glenns Ferry Middle School
94

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT?

GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 379 students.

How much does GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?

GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT spends $15,040 per student. The district has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #7 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT is $75,935 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT?

GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT students are 63.1% White, 34.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT?

GLENNS FERRY JOINT DISTRICT has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #7 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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