Top Rankings
Butte County Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 389 students in Butte County Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Butte County Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
389 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Butte County Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 168 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 169 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.42
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
351 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
90%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
31
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,918 is higher than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,807 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,918
$10,188
Spending / Student
$10,807
$9,366
Best Butte County Joint School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arco Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8503
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Butte County Middle/high School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3512 Little Lost River Highway
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Howe, ID 83244
(208) 767-3422
Grades: K-3
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butte County Joint School District?
Butte County Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 389 students.
What is the rank of Butte County Joint School District?
Butte County Joint School District is ranked #45 out of 168 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County Joint School District?
90% of Butte County Joint School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butte County Joint School District?
Butte County Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Butte County Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,807 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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