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WEISER DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
5
Schools
1,559
Students
$9,061
Per-Pupil Spend
-37% nat'l
42.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-10pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

WEISER DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 1,559 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,061 is below the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
PARK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL04–05216
PIONEER PRIMARY SCHOOLPK–03420
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WEISER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08348
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
INDIANHEAD ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL09–1218
WEISER HIGH SCHOOL09–12557
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,061-37% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
State
70.4%
Local (property tax)
10.6%
Federal
19.0%

State funding accounts for 70% 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
1,559
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,061, spending is 37% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in WEISER DISTRICT?
WEISER DISTRICT has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,559 students.
What is the graduation rate for WEISER DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does WEISER DISTRICT spend per student?
WEISER DISTRICT spends $9,061 per pupil — 37% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in WEISER DISTRICT?
43% of students in WEISER DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in WEISER DISTRICT?
No, WEISER DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does WEISER DISTRICT serve?
WEISER DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for WEISER DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in WEISER DISTRICT is 44/100. 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.