NOTUS DISTRICT

CALDWELL, Idaho — 2 schools

347
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,076
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

NOTUS DISTRICT operates 2 public schools serving 347 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 335 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Canyon County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,076 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 25.2% local, 60.7% state, and 14.0% 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 $92,197 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 66/100, ranked #28 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 167.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 64.4% White, 30.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Notus Elementary School accounts for 53.1% of all NOTUS DISTRICT student enrollment

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

NOTUS DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 168:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.0%
Federal
60.7%
State
25.2%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
28 / 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 Canyon County county, where this district is located.

$1,170
Studio/mo
$1,381
1 BR/mo
$1,655
2 BR/mo
$2,318
3 BR/mo
$2,772
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$92,197
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 2 schools in NOTUS DISTRICT.

White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

167.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in NOTUS DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Notus Elementary School
178
Notus Jr/Sr High School
157

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in NOTUS DISTRICT?

NOTUS DISTRICT has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 347 students.

How much does NOTUS DISTRICT spend per student?

NOTUS DISTRICT spends $16,076 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #28 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in NOTUS DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in NOTUS DISTRICT is $92,197 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near NOTUS DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of NOTUS DISTRICT?

NOTUS DISTRICT students are 64.4% White, 30.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for NOTUS DISTRICT?

NOTUS DISTRICT has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #28 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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