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SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
5
Schools
1,658
Students
$8,722
Per-Pupil Spend
-39% nat'l
35.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
96.3%
Graduation Rate
+9.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 1,658 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $8,722 is below the national average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–02345
KERSHAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–05337
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL06–08387
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SUGAR-SALEM HIGH SCHOOL09–12565
VALLEY VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL09–1224
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,722-39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
19%
State
67.0%
Local (property tax)
18.8%
Federal
14.2%

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
5
Schools
1,658
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.3%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.3% graduation rate — 9.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $8,722, spending is 39% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT?
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,658 students.
What is the graduation rate for SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 96.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT spends $8,722 per pupil — 39% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT?
36% of students in SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT?
No, SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT serve?
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.