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PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
5
Schools
2,468
Students
$9,010
Per-Pupil Spend
-37% nat'l
34.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
88.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 2,468 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,010 is below the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL03–05534
PIONEER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–02567
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PRESTON JR HIGH SCHOOL06–08558
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL09–1249
PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL09–12760
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,010-37% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
73%
State
73.0%
Local (property tax)
9.5%
Federal
17.5%

State funding accounts for 73% 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
5
Schools
2,468
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.2%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,010, spending is 37% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT?
PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,468 students.
What is the graduation rate for PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 88.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT spends $9,010 per pupil — 37% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT?
34% of students in PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT?
No, PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT serve?
PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT is 53/100. 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.