SALMON DISTRICT

SALMON, Idaho — 3 schools

683
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$11,466
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SALMON DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 683 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 647 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lemhi County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,466 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 10.1% local, 65.3% state, and 24.6% 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 $61,931 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 65/100, ranked #29 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 230.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 95.0% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools.

Salmon Jr/Sr High School accounts for 53.9% of all SALMON DISTRICT student enrollment

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

SALMON DISTRICT school enrollment varies 29× across entities

SALMON DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 12 students (lowest) to 349 students (highest), a spread of 337 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

SALMON DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 230:1 — 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?

24.6%
Federal
65.3%
State
10.1%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
29 / 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 Lemhi County county, where this district is located.

$864
Studio/mo
$883
1 BR/mo
$992
2 BR/mo
$1,380
3 BR/mo
$1,664
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,931
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 3 schools in SALMON DISTRICT.

White 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
230.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in SALMON DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Salmon Jr/Sr High School
349
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
286
Salmon Alternative High School
12

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SALMON DISTRICT?

SALMON DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 683 students.

How much does SALMON DISTRICT spend per student?

SALMON DISTRICT spends $11,466 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #29 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in SALMON DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in SALMON DISTRICT is $61,931 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near SALMON DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of SALMON DISTRICT?

SALMON DISTRICT students are 95.0% White, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SALMON DISTRICT?

SALMON DISTRICT has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #29 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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