LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, Idaho — 13 schools

4,765
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$12,177
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT operates 13 public schools serving 4,765 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,480 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Nez Perce County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,177 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 43.7% local, 44.3% state, and 12.0% 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 $70,477 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #54 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 (6 AP courses district-wide), a 262.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 84.6% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Lewiston High School accounts for 28.7% of all LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LEWISTON INDEPENDENT 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

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school enrollment varies 1288× across entities

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 1,288 students (highest), a spread of 1,287 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

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 263:1 — 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 LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT is typically wider than the LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.0%
Federal
44.3%
State
43.7%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
54 / 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 Nez Perce County county, where this district is located.

$925
Studio/mo
$931
1 BR/mo
$1,220
2 BR/mo
$1,697
3 BR/mo
$2,037
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,477
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 LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT.

White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Multiracial 5.9%
Other 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 13
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
262.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Lewiston High School
1,288
Jenifer Middle School
561
Sacajawea Middle School
547
Centennial Elementary School
358
Whitman Elementary School
332
Camelot Elementary School
310
Mcghee Elementary School
259
Orchards Elementary School
257
Mcsorley Elementary School
242
Webster Elementary School
214
Tammany High School
106
Region 2 Juvenile Detention Center
5
A Neil Deatley Career Technical Education Center
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT has 13 schools, including 3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 4,765 students.

How much does LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT spend per student?

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT spends $12,177 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #54 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT is $70,477 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT students are 84.6% White, 5.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #54 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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