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BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
7
Schools
1,424
Students
$8,614
Per-Pupil Spend
-40% nat'l
33.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
86.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 1,424 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $8,614 is below the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05291
BEAR LAKE ON-LINE LEARNINGKG–08222
GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–0589
PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05165
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08289
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL09–12352
CLOVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL09–1216
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,614-40% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
14%
State
68.1%
Local (property tax)
14.3%
Federal
17.5%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
1,424
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.2%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $8,614, spending is 40% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT?
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT has 7 public schools, serving a total of 1,424 students.
What is the graduation rate for BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 86.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT spend per student?
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT spends $8,614 per pupil — 40% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT?
34% of students in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT?
No, BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT serve?
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.