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FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
8
Schools
2,222
Students
$10,742
Per-Pupil Spend
-25% nat'l
43.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
95.5%
Graduation Rate
+9.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 2,222 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,742 is below the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05260
HENRYS FORK ELEMENTARYPK–05603
PARKER-EGIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–0590
TETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05122
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SOUTH FREMONT JR HIGH06–08365
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FIVE-COUNTY DETENTION CENTER05–129
NORTH FREMONT JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL06–12316
SOUTH FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL09–12457
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,742-25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
21%
State
57.7%
Local (property tax)
21.0%
Federal
21.3%

State funding accounts for 58% 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
8
Schools
2,222
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.5%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.5% graduation rate — 9.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,742, spending is 25% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% 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 FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT has 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,222 students.
What is the graduation rate for FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 95.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT spends $10,742 per pupil — 25% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
44% of students in FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
No, FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT serve?
FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is 42/100. 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.