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IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
22
Schools
10,250
Students
$9,192
Per-Pupil Spend
-36% nat'l
39.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-13pp vs nat'l
78.3%
Graduation Rate
-8.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 10,250 students across 22 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,192 is below the national average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAGLE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08776
TAYLORVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08776
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
3B JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER04–128
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,192-36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
18%
State
59.9%
Local (property tax)
18.4%
Federal
21.7%

State funding accounts for 60% 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
22
Schools
10,250
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.3%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.3%, graduation is 8.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,192, spending is 36% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT?
IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT has 22 public schools, serving a total of 10,250 students.
What is the graduation rate for IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 78.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT spend per student?
IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT spends $9,192 per pupil — 36% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT?
40% of students in IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT?
No, IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT serve?
IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in IDAHO FALLS DISTRICT is 52/100. 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.