Post Falls District

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Post Falls, Idaho - 12 schools

An equity score of 37/100 ranks Post Falls District #94 of 139 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,747 per pupil, Post Falls District ranks #121 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,050
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$8,747
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Post Falls District operates 12 public schools serving 6,050 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 combined, 2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kootenai County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,747 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 15.8% local, 61.8% state, and 22.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 37/100, ranked #94 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 87.6% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Frederick Post Kinder Center, with a diversity index of 29.6/100.

Its largest campus is Post Falls High School, enrolling 1,601 students (28% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Frederick Post Kinder Center, at 40 students, a 40x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Post Falls High School accounts for 26.5% of all Post Falls District student enrollment

That concentration means Post Falls 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

Post Falls District school enrollment varies 40× across entities

Post Falls District school enrollment ranges from 40 students (lowest) to 1,601 students (highest), a spread of 1,561 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

Where does the funding come from?

22.3%
Federal
61.8%
State
15.8%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
94 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 12 schools in Post Falls District.

White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 2.6%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 22.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Post Falls District's schools, below the Idaho average of 36.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Frederick Post Kinder Center 29.6
  2. 2 New Vision High School 28.5
  3. 3 Treaty Rock Elementary 27.7
  4. 4 Post Falls Middle School 24.9
  5. 5 Mullan Trail Elementary School 22.1

Schools in Post Falls District

School Enrollment
Post Falls High School
1,601
Post Falls Middle School
746
River City Middle School
550
Ponderosa Elementary School
466
West Ridge Elementary School
425
Greensferry Elementary School
406
Treaty Rock Elementary
379
Seltice Elementary School
375
Prairie View Elementary
349
Mullan Trail Elementary School
342
New Vision High School
100
Frederick Post Kinder Center
40

How Post Falls District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Kuna Joint District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Madison District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Cassia County Joint District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Caldwell District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Jefferson County Joint District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Post Falls District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Post Falls District?

Post Falls District has 12 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 6 combined, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 6,050 students.

How much does Post Falls District spend per student?

Post Falls District spends $8,747 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #94 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Post Falls District?

Post Falls District students are 87.6% White, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% African American, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Post Falls District?

Post Falls District has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #94 out of 139 districts in Idaho.