Glenns Ferry Joint District

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Glenns Ferry, Idaho - 3 schools

An equity score of 77/100 ranks Glenns Ferry Joint District #8 of 146 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,855 per pupil, Glenns Ferry Joint District ranks #49 of 180 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

379
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,855
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Glenns Ferry Joint District operates 3 public schools serving 379 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 Elmore County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,855 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 180 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 15.1% local, 55.6% state, and 29.3% 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 77/100, ranked #8 of 146 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.

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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Glenns Ferry Elementary School, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.

Its largest campus is Glenns Ferry Elementary School, enrolling 139 students (39% of the district's total enrollment).

Glenns Ferry Elementary School accounts for 36.7% of all Glenns Ferry Joint District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Glenns Ferry Joint District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Glenns Ferry Joint District student-counselor ratio is 128:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

29.3%
Federal
55.6%
State
15.1%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
8 / 146
State Rank
48
State Average

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

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.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 47.6/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Glenns Ferry Elementary School 52.6
  2. 2 Glenns Ferry High School 47.9
  3. 3 Glenns Ferry Middle School 42.2

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

How Glenns Ferry Joint District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Victory Charter School Inc. Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Hagerman Joint District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Council District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Taylor's Crossing Public Charter School Inc. Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

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

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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 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 379 students.

How much does Glenns Ferry Joint District spend per student?

Glenns Ferry Joint District spends $13,855 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #8 in Idaho.

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 77/100, ranking #8 out of 146 districts in Idaho.