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SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
6
Schools
2,318
Students
$9,724
Per-Pupil Spend
-32% nat'l
29.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 2,318 students across 6 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,724 is below the national average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL03–04367
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL01–04374
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DONALD J HOBBS MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08402
HAZEL STUART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL05–06388
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SHELLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–12743
SHELLEY WORK BASED ACADEMY09–1244
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,724-32% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
20%
State
62.5%
Local (property tax)
20.3%
Federal
17.2%

State funding accounts for 63% 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
2,318
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,724, spending is 32% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT?
SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,318 students.
What is the graduation rate for SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT spends $9,724 per pupil — 32% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT?
29% of students in SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT?
No, SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT serve?
SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT serves grades 1 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT is 49/100. 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.