For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 294 students in Council School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Council School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
294 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Council School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 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 75% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
80%
Diversity Score
0.14
0.43
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
93%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $11,697 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,299 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,697
$10,185
Spending / Student
$10,299
$9,364
Best Council School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Council Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Highway 95
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4223
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Council Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Bleeker Avenue
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4217
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4217
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Council School District?
Council School District manages 2 public schools serving 294 students.
What is the rank of Council School District?
Council School District is ranked #151 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Council School District?
93% of Council School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Council School District?
Council School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Council School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,299 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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