Salmon River Joint School District

711 Ace's Place Road
Riggins, ID 83549
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Salmon River 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 2 public schools serving 141 students in Salmon River Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Salmon River Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
2 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
141 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Salmon River Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ID)
#116 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Salmon River Joint   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salmon River Joint   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salmon River Joint   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
79%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Salmon River Joint   School District and public school graduation rate of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.42
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,452 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
123 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
87%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
11
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
15
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
11
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
6
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
5
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,667 is higher than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,362 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart display total revenue of Salmon River Joint   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart display total spending of Salmon River Joint   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,667
$10,188
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Salmon River Joint   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,362
$9,366
This chart display average spending per public school student in Salmon River Joint   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Salmon River Joint School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salmon River Jr/sr High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Ace's Place
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Riggins Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 95
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salmon River Joint School District?
Salmon River Joint School District manages 2 public schools serving 141 students.
What is the rank of Salmon River Joint School District?
Salmon River Joint School District is ranked #133 out of 168 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) 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 Salmon River Joint School District?
87% of Salmon River Joint School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salmon River Joint School District?
Salmon River Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Salmon River Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,362 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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