Kootenai District

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Harrison, Idaho - 2 schools

An equity score of 70/100 ranks Kootenai District #22 of 139 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,201 per pupil, Kootenai District ranks #7 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

210
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,201
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kootenai District operates 2 public schools serving 210 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 Kootenai County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,201 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 18 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 29.8% local, 54.3% state, and 16.0% 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 70/100, ranked #22 of 139 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 213:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 93.8% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Kootenai Jr/Sr High School, enrolling 111 students (52% of the district's total enrollment).

Kootenai Jr/Sr High School accounts for 52.1% of all Kootenai District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Kootenai District a distant remainder — means Kootenai District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Kootenai District student-counselor ratio is 213:1 — 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?

16.0%
Federal
54.3%
State
29.8%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
22 / 139
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 Kootenai District.

White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

213:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Kootenai District

School Enrollment
Kootenai Jr/Sr High School
111
Harrison Elementary School
102

How Kootenai District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Palouse Prairie Educational Organization Inc. Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Whitepine Joint School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Cascade District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Gem Prep: Meridian South Llc Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Elevate Academy North Llc Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Kootenai 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kootenai District?

Kootenai District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 210 students.

How much does Kootenai District spend per student?

Kootenai District spends $20,201 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #22 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Kootenai District?

Kootenai District students are 93.8% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kootenai District?

Kootenai District has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #22 out of 139 districts in Idaho.