Council District School District
School District · Council, Idaho
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Council District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Council District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Council Jr/sr High School
Council · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Council Elementary School
Council · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#95 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,643
$416 vs Idaho median
District size
294 students
Smaller than Idaho median
Top-Rated Schools in Council District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Council Jr/sr High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Council Elementary School | 2.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Council District
Council District is a Council, Idaho school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 294 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. District-level spending was $10,643 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Council District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Council Jr/sr High School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Council District students show an average math proficiency of 47.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Council District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Council District with test data.
Schools in Council District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Council
- Total Enrollment
- 294
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- District spending per student
- $10,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Council District?
Council District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Council District?
The average composite rating for Council District is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Council District?
Council District's district-level spending was $10,643 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Council District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Council District is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Council District?
Council Jr/sr High School is the highest-rated school in Council District with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Council District?
Across schools in Council District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Council District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Boise Independent District (52)
- Bonneville Joint District (26)
- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
- Lake Pend Oreille School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Blackfoot District (12)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
- Lakeland District (12)
- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna Joint District (11)
- Minidoka County Joint District (11)
- Emmett Independent District (9)
- Mountain Home District (9)
- Snake River District (9)
- Blaine County District (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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