GOODING JOINT DISTRICT

GOODING, Idaho — 4 schools

1,244
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$10,693
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

GOODING JOINT DISTRICT operates 4 public schools serving 1,244 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 1,189 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Gooding County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,693 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 13.9% local, 57.6% state, and 28.5% 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 $57,419 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 54/100, ranked #51 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 282.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 55.4% White, 43.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Gooding Elementary School accounts for 40.7% of all GOODING JOINT DISTRICT student enrollment

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

GOODING JOINT DISTRICT school enrollment varies 15× across entities

GOODING JOINT DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 32 students (lowest) to 484 students (highest), a spread of 452 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

GOODING JOINT 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 GOODING JOINT DISTRICT is typically wider than the GOODING JOINT DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

28.5%
Federal
57.6%
State
13.9%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
51 / 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 Gooding County county, where this district is located.

$846
Studio/mo
$851
1 BR/mo
$1,026
2 BR/mo
$1,427
3 BR/mo
$1,721
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,419
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 GOODING JOINT DISTRICT.

White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
282.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in GOODING JOINT DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Gooding Elementary School
484
Gooding High School
384
Gooding Middle School
289
Gooding Alternative Learing Center
32

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in GOODING JOINT DISTRICT?

GOODING JOINT DISTRICT has 4 schools, including 1 other, 2 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,244 students.

How much does GOODING JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?

GOODING JOINT DISTRICT spends $10,693 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #51 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in GOODING JOINT DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in GOODING JOINT DISTRICT is $57,419 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near GOODING JOINT DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of GOODING JOINT DISTRICT?

GOODING JOINT DISTRICT students are 55.4% White, 43.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for GOODING JOINT DISTRICT?

GOODING JOINT DISTRICT has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #51 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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