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EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
9
Schools
2,608
Students
$9,897
Per-Pupil Spend
-31% nat'l
37.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
82.7%
Graduation Rate
-3.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 2,608 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 82.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,897 is below the national average for a US public school district. 37% 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 (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BUTTE VIEW SCHOOLPK–03205
KENNETH J CARBERRY ELEMENTARYKG–05489
OLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–0618
SHADOW BUTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05463
SWEET MONTOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–0544
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EMMETT MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08533
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BLACK CANYON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL06–12119
EMMETT HIGH SCHOOL09–12737
PAYETTE RIVER TECHNICAL ACADEMYCharter06–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,897-31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
State
64.4%
Local (property tax)
10.2%
Federal
25.4%

State funding accounts for 64% 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
9
Schools
2,608
Students
37%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.7%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,897, spending is 31% 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 EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?
EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT has 9 public schools, serving a total of 2,608 students.
What is the graduation rate for EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 82.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT spend per student?
EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT spends $9,897 per pupil — 31% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?
37% of students in EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?
Yes — 1 of the 9 schools in EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT is a charter school.
What grade levels does EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT serve?
EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for EMMETT INDEPENDENT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in EMMETT INDEPENDENT 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.