Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District

103 Van Dreff Street
Salmon, ID 83647
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 78 students in Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
Public School in Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
1 School
815 Schools
# Students
78 Students
317,033 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
17,862 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 173 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#28 out of 173 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.43
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,498 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,437 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
63,051 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
20%
# Black Students
n/a
3,737 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
77 Students
231,417 Students
% White Students
99%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
10,840 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
-
20,672
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
22,723
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
23,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
23,783
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
24,032
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
24,266
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
24,195
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
24,636
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
24,945
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
25,504
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
25,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
24,924
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
23,723
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,923 is higher than the state median of $10,142. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,897 is less than the state median of $9,324. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$852,000
$3,215 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$694,000
$2,956 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,923
$10,142
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$8,897
$9,324
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
103 Van Dreff Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 4-8
| 78 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District manages 1 public schools serving 78 students.
What is the rank of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District is ranked #28 out of 173 school districts in Idaho (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District?
99% of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,897 is less than the state median of $9,324. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 04-08
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Top 20% in ID
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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