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POST FALLS DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
12
Schools
6,050
Students
$9,111
Per-Pupil Spend
-36% nat'l
30.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
92.2%
Graduation Rate
+5.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

POST FALLS DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 6,050 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,111 is below the national average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
POST FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08800
RIVER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08589
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NEW VISION HIGH SCHOOL09–12145
POST FALLS HIGH SCHOOL09–121,565
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
FREDERICK POST KINDER CENTERPK–PK38
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,111-36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
16%
State
61.8%
Local (property tax)
15.8%
Federal
22.3%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
12
Schools
6,050
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.2%
Opportunity Score47/100
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.2% graduation rate — 5.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,111, spending is 36% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% 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 POST FALLS DISTRICT?
POST FALLS DISTRICT has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,050 students.
What is the graduation rate for POST FALLS DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 92.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does POST FALLS DISTRICT spend per student?
POST FALLS DISTRICT spends $9,111 per pupil — 36% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in POST FALLS DISTRICT?
30% of students in POST FALLS DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in POST FALLS DISTRICT?
No, POST FALLS DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does POST FALLS DISTRICT serve?
POST FALLS DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for POST FALLS DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in POST FALLS DISTRICT is 47/100. 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.