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FILER DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
5
Schools
1,598
Students
$8,753
Per-Pupil Spend
-39% nat'l
33.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

FILER DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 1,598 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $8,753 is below the national average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FILER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–03431
HOLLISTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–0553
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FILER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL04–06350
FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08266
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
FILER HIGH SCHOOL09–12498
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,753-39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
69%
15%
State
68.9%
Local (property tax)
15.3%
Federal
15.8%

State funding accounts for 69% 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
5
Schools
1,598
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $8,753, spending is 39% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FILER DISTRICT?
FILER DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,598 students.
What is the graduation rate for FILER DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FILER DISTRICT spend per student?
FILER DISTRICT spends $8,753 per pupil — 39% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FILER DISTRICT?
33% of students in FILER DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FILER DISTRICT?
No, FILER DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FILER DISTRICT serve?
FILER DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FILER DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in FILER DISTRICT is 48/100. 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.