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SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
7
Schools
2,813
Students
$7,110
Per-Pupil Spend
-50% nat'l
16.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 2,813 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $7,110 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MORELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–01254
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL02–03280
ROCKFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL04–04124
SNAKE RIVER ONLINEKG–08975
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SNAKE RIVER JR HIGH SCHOOL07–08292
SNAKE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL05–06280
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SNAKE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL09–12608
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$7,110-50% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
14%
State
67.1%
Local (property tax)
13.9%
Federal
18.9%

State funding accounts for 67% 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
2,813
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$7K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $7,110, spending is 50% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT?
SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,813 students.
What is the graduation rate for SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT spend per student?
SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT spends $7,110 per pupil — 50% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT?
17% of students in SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT?
No, SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT serve?
SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in SNAKE RIVER 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.