MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RUPERT, Idaho — 11 schools

4,405
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$9,352
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT operates 11 public schools serving 4,405 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 other, 3 middle, 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,267 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Minidoka County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,352 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 14.3% local, 67.8% state, and 17.9% 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 $49,593 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #57 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 426.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 53.2% White, 45.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Minico Senior High School accounts for 28.2% of all MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT student enrollment

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

MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT school enrollment varies 301× across entities

MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 4 students (lowest) to 1,203 students (highest), a spread of 1,199 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

MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 426:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

17.9%
Federal
67.8%
State
14.3%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
57 / 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 Minidoka County county, where this district is located.

$884
Studio/mo
$889
1 BR/mo
$1,022
2 BR/mo
$1,421
3 BR/mo
$1,714
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$49,593
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 11 schools in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT.

White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

426.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Minico Senior High School
1,203
Rupert Elementary School
620
Heyburn Elementary School
508
West Minico Middle School
506
East Minico Middle School
483
Paul Elementary School
457
Acequia Elementary School
253
Mt Harrison High School
122
Preschool Center
75
Minidoka Junior High Alternative
36
Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center
4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?

MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT has 11 schools, including 2 high, 6 other, 3 middle. Total enrollment is 4,405 students.

How much does MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?

MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT spends $9,352 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #57 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is $49,593 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?

MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT students are 53.2% White, 45.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?

MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #57 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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