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BLACKFOOT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
11
Schools
3,990
Students
$11,663
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
48.3%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 3,990 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,663 is below the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE06–06282
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08588
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL09–121,286
INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL07–12169
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
VAUGHN HUGIE FAMILY ED CENTERPK–PK36
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,663-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
14%
State
61.4%
Local (property tax)
13.8%
Federal
24.8%

State funding accounts for 61% 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
11
Schools
3,990
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,663, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT?
BLACKFOOT DISTRICT has 11 public schools, serving a total of 3,990 students.
What is the graduation rate for BLACKFOOT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BLACKFOOT DISTRICT spend per student?
BLACKFOOT DISTRICT spends $11,663 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT?
48% of students in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT?
No, BLACKFOOT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BLACKFOOT DISTRICT serve?
BLACKFOOT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BLACKFOOT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in BLACKFOOT DISTRICT is 53/100. 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.