TWIN FALLS DISTRICT

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — 18 schools

9,352
Total Enrollment
18
Schools
$9,202
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

TWIN FALLS DISTRICT operates 18 public schools serving 9,352 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 other, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 9,000 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Twin Falls County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,202 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 19.4% local, 59.8% state, and 20.8% 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 $48,147 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #81 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 18 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 353.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 63.4% White, 26.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% African American across the district's schools.

Canyon Ridge High School accounts for 16.1% of all TWIN FALLS DISTRICT student enrollment

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

TWIN FALLS DISTRICT school enrollment varies 120× across entities

TWIN FALLS DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 12 students (lowest) to 1,445 students (highest), a spread of 1,433 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

TWIN FALLS DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 353:1 — 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?

20.8%
Federal
59.8%
State
19.4%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
81 / 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 Twin Falls County county, where this district is located.

$885
Studio/mo
$979
1 BR/mo
$1,284
2 BR/mo
$1,786
3 BR/mo
$2,154
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$48,147
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 18 schools in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT.

White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 2.8%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 18
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
353.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Canyon Ridge High School
1,445
Twin Falls High School
1,381
Vera C O'Leary Middle School
758
Robert Stuart Middle School
690
Rock Creek Elementary
601
Pillar Falls Elementary
582
South Hills Middle School
525
Oregon Trail Elementary School
496
Sawtooth Elementary School
452
Morningside Elementary School
404
Harrison Elementary School
383
I B Perrine Elementary School
359
Lincoln Elementary School
327
Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse
207
Bickel Elementary School
169
Magic Valley High School
161
Bridge Academy
48
Snake River Juvenile Detention
12

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT?

TWIN FALLS DISTRICT has 18 schools, including 3 high, 4 middle, 1 elementary, 10 other. Total enrollment is 9,352 students.

How much does TWIN FALLS DISTRICT spend per student?

TWIN FALLS DISTRICT spends $9,202 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #81 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT is $48,147 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near TWIN FALLS DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of TWIN FALLS DISTRICT?

TWIN FALLS DISTRICT students are 63.4% White, 26.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.6% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 18 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for TWIN FALLS DISTRICT?

TWIN FALLS DISTRICT has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #81 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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