For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 373 students in Council School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Council School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
373 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Council School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.42
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
8 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
338 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
91%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
29
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,220 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,118 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,220
$10,125
Spending / Student
$8,118
$9,308
Best Council School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Council Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Highway 95
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Council Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Bleeker Avenue
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4217
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4217
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Council School District?
Council School District manages 2 public schools serving 373 students.
What is the rank of Council School District?
Council School District is ranked #153 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Council School District?
91% of Council School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Council School District?
Council School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Council School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,118 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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