JEROME JOINT DISTRICT

JEROME, Idaho — 7 schools

4,164
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$9,441
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

JEROME JOINT DISTRICT operates 7 public schools serving 4,164 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 elementary, 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 3,523 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jerome County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,441 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 15.9% local, 62.0% state, and 22.1% 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 $50,343 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #65 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 319.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 55.9% Hispanic or Latino, 42.5% White, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Jerome High School accounts for 32.4% of all JEROME JOINT DISTRICT student enrollment

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

JEROME JOINT DISTRICT school enrollment varies 285× across entities

JEROME JOINT DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 4 students (lowest) to 1,140 students (highest), a spread of 1,136 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

JEROME JOINT DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 319:1 — 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 JEROME JOINT DISTRICT is typically wider than the JEROME JOINT DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

22.1%
Federal
62.0%
State
15.9%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
65 / 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 Jerome County county, where this district is located.

$819
Studio/mo
$986
1 BR/mo
$1,186
2 BR/mo
$1,599
3 BR/mo
$1,990
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$50,343
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 7 schools in JEROME JOINT DISTRICT.

White 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

319.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in JEROME JOINT DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Jerome High School
1,140
Jerome Middle School
937
Horizon Elementary School
486
Summit Elementary
460
Jefferson Elementary School
421
Falls City Academy
75
Jerome Academy
4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in JEROME JOINT DISTRICT?

JEROME JOINT DISTRICT has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,164 students.

How much does JEROME JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?

JEROME JOINT DISTRICT spends $9,441 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #65 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in JEROME JOINT DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in JEROME JOINT DISTRICT is $50,343 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near JEROME JOINT DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of JEROME JOINT DISTRICT?

JEROME JOINT DISTRICT students are 55.9% Hispanic or Latino, 42.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for JEROME JOINT DISTRICT?

JEROME JOINT DISTRICT has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #65 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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