MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

MCCALL, Idaho — 5 schools

1,364
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$14,557
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 5 public schools serving 1,364 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 2 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,374 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Valley County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,557 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 40.4% local, 46.0% state, and 13.6% 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 $78,951 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 64/100, ranked #34 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 321.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 86.5% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Mccall-Donnelly High School accounts for 32.5% of all MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL 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

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 15× across entities

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 29 students (lowest) to 447 students (highest), a spread of 418 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

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 322:1 — 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 MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.6%
Federal
46.0%
State
40.4%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
34 / 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 Valley County county, where this district is located.

$1,037
Studio/mo
$1,086
1 BR/mo
$1,190
2 BR/mo
$1,655
3 BR/mo
$1,996
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$78,951
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 5 schools in MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Multiracial 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
321.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Mccall-Donnelly High School
447
Barbara R Morgan Elementary
411
Payette Lakes Middle School
331
Donnelly Elementary
156
Heartland High School
29

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT?

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT has 5 schools, including 2 high, 2 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,364 students.

How much does MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,557 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #34 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT is $78,951 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT?

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 86.5% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT?

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #34 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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