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PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
6
Schools
1,371
Students
$11,443
Per-Pupil Spend
-20% nat'l
70.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 1,371 students across 6 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,443 is below the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PAYETTE PRIMARY SCHOOLPK–03458
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL04–05202
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MCCAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08301
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL09–12394
PRESIDIO HIGH SCHOOL07–1216
TREASURE VALLEY TECH (TVT) - IDAHO09–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,443-20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
State
60.1%
Local (property tax)
9.5%
Federal
30.4%

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
6
Schools
1,371
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,443, spending is 20% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
30% 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 PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT?
PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,371 students.
What is the graduation rate for PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT spends $11,443 per pupil — 20% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT?
71% of students in PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT?
No, PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT serve?
PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT is 41/100. 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.