LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

PONDERAY, Idaho — 13 schools

3,822
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$11,560
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 13 public schools serving 3,822 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 other, 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,653 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bonner County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,560 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 22.2% local, 60.1% state, and 17.7% 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 $65,654 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #89 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 302.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 88.9% White, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools.

Sandpoint High School accounts for 27.4% of all LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL 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

LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 1000× across entities

LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 1,000 students (highest), a spread of 999 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

LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 302:1 — 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 LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

17.7%
Federal
60.1%
State
22.2%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
89 / 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 Bonner County county, where this district is located.

$952
Studio/mo
$958
1 BR/mo
$1,257
2 BR/mo
$1,748
3 BR/mo
$1,903
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$65,654
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 13 schools in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Multiracial 3.9%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 13
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
302.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Sandpoint High School
1,000
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
510
Sandpoint Middle School
499
Kootenai Elementary School
367
Washington Elementary School
329
Sagle Elementary School
264
Northside Elementary School
182
Southside Elementary School
170
Clark Fork Jr/Sr High School
134
Hope Elementary School
117
Lake Pend Oreille High School
76
Lposd Home School Academy
4
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 13 schools, including 9 other, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 3,822 students.

How much does LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,560 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #89 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is $65,654 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 88.9% White, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?

LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #89 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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