WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT

DAYTON, Idaho — 3 schools

849
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$8,520
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 849 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 798 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,520 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 18.5% local, 68.2% state, and 13.3% 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 $51,217 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #126 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 806.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 92.3% White, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Harold B Lee Elementary School accounts for 46.7% of all WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT student enrollment

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

WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 177 students (lowest) to 373 students (highest), a spread of 196 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 806:1 — 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?

13.3%
Federal
68.2%
State
18.5%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
126 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$940
Studio/mo
$946
1 BR/mo
$1,241
2 BR/mo
$1,726
3 BR/mo
$2,082
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$51,217
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 WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT.

White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Multiracial 0.6%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

806.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Harold B Lee Elementary School
373
West Side Senior High School
248
Beutler Middle School
177

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT?

WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 849 students.

How much does WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?

WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT spends $8,520 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #126 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT is $51,217 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT?

WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT students are 92.3% White, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT?

WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #126 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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