Nezperce Joint School District

615 2nd Avenue
Nezperce, ID 83543-0279
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Nezperce Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 174 students in Nezperce Joint 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 Nezperce Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
1 School
799 Schools
# Students
174 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nezperce Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#33 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

52%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
55%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-49%
41%
(21-22)
≥50%
80%
(2022-23)
13.4%
16.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.44

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
1%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
21%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
72%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,747 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,086 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,754 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$3 MM
$3,545 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,747
$11,927

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,086
$11,263

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Nezperce Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nezperce School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
614 2nd Avenue
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nezperce Joint School District?
Nezperce Joint School District manages 1 public schools serving 174 students.
What is the rank of Nezperce Joint School District?
Nezperce Joint School District is ranked #33 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nezperce Joint School District?
88% of Nezperce Joint School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nezperce Joint School District?
Nezperce Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Nezperce Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,086 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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