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GOODING JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
4
Schools
1,244
Students
$10,693
Per-Pupil Spend
-25% nat'l
51.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

GOODING JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 1,244 students across 4 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,693 is below the national average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GOODING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05519
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GOODING MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08323
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GOODING ALTERNATIVE LEARING CENTER09–1228
GOODING HIGH SCHOOL09–12374
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,693-25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
14%
State
57.6%
Local (property tax)
13.9%
Federal
28.5%

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
4
Schools
1,244
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,693, spending is 25% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GOODING JOINT DISTRICT?
GOODING JOINT DISTRICT has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,244 students.
What is the graduation rate for GOODING JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does GOODING JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
GOODING JOINT DISTRICT spends $10,693 per pupil — 25% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GOODING JOINT DISTRICT?
51% of students in GOODING JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GOODING JOINT DISTRICT?
No, GOODING JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GOODING JOINT DISTRICT serve?
GOODING JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.