Kuna Joint District

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Kuna, Idaho - 11 schools

An equity score of 30/100 ranks Kuna Joint District #107 of 139 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,637 per pupil, Kuna Joint District ranks #122 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

5,825
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$8,637
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kuna Joint District operates 11 public schools serving 5,825 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 combined, 3 high, 2 middle, 1 elementary schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Ada County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,637 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 22.9% local, 58.9% state, and 18.1% 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 30/100, ranked #107 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 254.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 76.7% White, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Reed Elementary School, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.

Its largest campus is Kuna High School, enrolling 1,624 students (29% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Initial Point High School, at 104 students, a 16x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Kuna High School accounts for 27.9% of all Kuna Joint District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Kuna 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

Kuna Joint District school enrollment varies 16× across entities

Kuna Joint District school enrollment ranges from 104 students (lowest) to 1,624 students (highest), a spread of 1,520 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

Kuna Joint District student-counselor ratio is 255:1 — 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 Kuna Joint District is typically wider than the Kuna Joint District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.1%
Federal
58.9%
State
22.9%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
107 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Kuna Joint District.

White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 4.0%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 37.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Kuna Joint District's schools, about the same as the Idaho average of 36.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Reed Elementary School 55.0
  2. 2 Swan Falls High School 40.7
  3. 3 Hubbard Elementary School 38.8
  4. 4 Initial Point High School 38.6
  5. 5 Kuna Middle School 37.9

Programs & Resources

254.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Kuna Joint District

School Enrollment
Kuna High School
1,624
Reed Elementary School
675
Kuna Middle School
672
Silver Trail Elementary School
628
Fremont H Teed Middle School
472
Crimson Point Elementary School
454
Ross Elementary School
331
Indian Creek Elementary
296
Swan Falls High School
225
Hubbard Elementary School
202
Initial Point High School
104

How Kuna Joint District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Madison District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Post Falls District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Cassia County Joint District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Caldwell District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Jefferson County Joint District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Kuna 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 Kuna Joint District?

Kuna Joint District has 11 schools, including 3 high, 5 combined, 2 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,825 students.

How much does Kuna Joint District spend per student?

Kuna Joint District spends $8,637 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #107 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Kuna Joint District?

Kuna Joint District students are 76.7% White, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kuna Joint District?

Kuna Joint District has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #107 out of 139 districts in Idaho.