Butte County Schools & Education
Butte County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,349
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#11
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Butte County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 37/100, Butte County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,349 per pupil, Butte County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 31% above the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Butte County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #11 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
6.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,349
$61 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Butte County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Butte County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Butte County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#11
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
414 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Butte County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Butte County, Idaho
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Focused Education in a Rural Setting
Butte County operates just three public schools to serve its total enrollment of 414 students. A single school district manages this small network, which consists of two elementary schools and one combined middle/high school.
Butte County Joint District Leads
The Butte County Joint District is the sole educational authority, managing all 414 students with no charter schools present. This central management allows for a cohesive academic path from kindergarten through graduation for local residents.
Exclusively Rural and Intimate Classrooms
All three schools are located in rural locales, creating a small-town atmosphere where the average school size is only 138 students. While the high school serves 214 students, Howe Elementary offers one of the most unique settings in Idaho with just 8 enrolled students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Butte County
Reported Enrollment
414
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Butte County
BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
3 Public Schools in Butte County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTTE COUNTY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | ARCO, 83213Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 214 |
| ARCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | ARCO, 83213Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 192 |
| HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | HOWE, 83244Rural: Remote | KG–3 | Primary | 8 |
BUTTE COUNTY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
ARCO, 83213 / Rural: Remote
ARCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
ARCO, 83213 / Rural: Remote
HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
HOWE, 83244 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,349
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Butte County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Butte County, Idaho?
Butte County operates just three public schools to serve its total enrollment of 414 students. A single school district manages this small network, which consists of two elementary schools and one combined middle/high school.
What are the major school districts in Butte County, Idaho?
The Butte County Joint District is the sole educational authority, managing all 414 students with no charter schools present. This central management allows for a cohesive academic path from kindergarten through graduation for local residents.
What is the school experience like in Butte County?
All three schools are located in rural locales, creating a small-town atmosphere where the average school size is only 138 students. While the high school serves 214 students, Howe Elementary offers one of the most unique settings in Idaho with just 8 enrolled students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.