Hansen District

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Hansen, Idaho - 2 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks Hansen District #18 of 146 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,018 per pupil, Hansen District ranks #53 of 180 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

335
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,018
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hansen District operates 2 public schools serving 335 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined 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 Twin Falls County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,018 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 16.7% local, 60.7% state, and 22.5% 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 71/100, ranked #18 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 153:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 61.9% White, 34.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Hansen Elementary School, enrolling 179 students (58% of the district's total enrollment).

Hansen Elementary School accounts for 53.4% of all Hansen District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Hansen District a distant remainder — means Hansen 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. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Hansen District student-counselor ratio is 153:1 — 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?

22.5%
Federal
60.7%
State
16.7%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
18 / 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 2 schools in Hansen District.

White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Multiracial 2.5%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

153:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Hansen District

School Enrollment
Hansen Elementary School
179
Hansen Jr/Sr High School
127

How Hansen District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Basin School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Peace Valley Charter School Inc. Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
The Pocatello Community Charter School Inc. Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Challis Joint District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Troy School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

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

Nearby Districts in Idaho

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Boise Independent District
22,809 students · 51 schools · $12,892/pupil
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Bonneville Joint District
13,778 students · 26 schools · $8,756/pupil
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Nampa School District
13,398 students · 25 schools · $11,136/pupil
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Pocatello District
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hansen District?

Hansen District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 335 students.

How much does Hansen District spend per student?

Hansen District spends $13,018 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #18 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Hansen District?

Hansen District students are 61.9% White, 34.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hansen District?

Hansen District has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #18 out of 146 districts in Idaho.