Sandpoint Charter School Inc.

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Sandpoint, Idaho - 1 schools

An equity score of 66/100 ranks Sandpoint Charter School Inc. #27 of 139 districts in Idaho (state average 48). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,761 per pupil, Sandpoint Charter School Inc. ranks #58 of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending (Idaho districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

262
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,761
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sandpoint Charter School Inc. operates 1 public schools serving 262 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Bonner County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,761 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 171 Idaho districts by per-pupil spending. See how Idaho compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.8% local, 84.4% state, and 14.8% 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 66/100, ranked #27 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 510:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, . Demographically, the student body averages 83.9% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Forrest M Bird Charter School, enrolling 255 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Forrest M Bird Charter School accounts for 97.3% of all Sandpoint Charter School Inc. student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Sandpoint Charter School Inc. a distant remainder — means Sandpoint Charter School Inc.-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Sandpoint Charter School Inc. student-counselor ratio is 510:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.8%
Federal
84.4%
State
0.8%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
27 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Sandpoint Charter School Inc..

White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 1.2%
Multiracial 5.9%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

510:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Sandpoint Charter School Inc.

School Enrollment
Forrest M Bird Charter School
Charter
255

How Sandpoint Charter School Inc. Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Idaho districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Pinecrest Academy of Idaho Inc. Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
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Gem Prep: Online Llc Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Sandpoint Charter School Inc.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Idaho

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sandpoint Charter School Inc.?

Sandpoint Charter School Inc. has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 262 students.

How much does Sandpoint Charter School Inc. spend per student?

Sandpoint Charter School Inc. spends $11,761 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #27 in Idaho.

What is the demographic composition of Sandpoint Charter School Inc.?

Sandpoint Charter School Inc. students are 83.9% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sandpoint Charter School Inc.?

Sandpoint Charter School Inc. has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #27 out of 139 districts in Idaho.