Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District

103 Van Dreff Street
Salmon, ID 83647
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 141 students in Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. 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 Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
1 School
800 Schools
# Students
141 Students
315,433 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
17,503 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. 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.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#30 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
41%
65-69%
55%
40-59%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.44
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
100%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $6,043 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,194. The school district revenue/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $4,922 is less than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$852,000
$3,215 MM
Spending
$694,000
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,043
$10,194
Spending / Student
$4,922
$9,371

Best Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
904 Fernwater Lane
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District manages 1 public schools serving 141 students.
What is the rank of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District is ranked #29 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 Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District?
100% of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $4,922 is less than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 04-08
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : Top 20% in ID
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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