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JEROME JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
7
Schools
4,164
Students
$9,441
Per-Pupil Spend
-34% nat'l
55.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
73.0%
Graduation Rate
-13.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

JEROME JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 4,164 students across 7 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 73.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,441 is below the national average for a US public school district. 55% 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 (7)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–03676
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–03583
SUMMIT ELEMENTARY02–05634
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JEROME MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08973
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FALLS CITY ACADEMY06–1279
JEROME HIGH SCHOOL09–121,215
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JEROME ACADEMYKG–124
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,441-34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
16%
State
62.0%
Local (property tax)
15.9%
Federal
22.1%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
7
Schools
4,164
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate73.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 73.0%, graduation is 13.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,441, spending is 34% 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.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JEROME JOINT DISTRICT?
JEROME JOINT DISTRICT has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,164 students.
What is the graduation rate for JEROME JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 73.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JEROME JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
JEROME JOINT DISTRICT spends $9,441 per pupil — 34% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in JEROME JOINT DISTRICT?
55% of students in JEROME JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in JEROME JOINT DISTRICT?
No, JEROME JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JEROME JOINT DISTRICT serve?
JEROME JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for JEROME JOINT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in JEROME 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.