DIETRICH DISTRICT

Located at 406 North Park Street in Dietrich, Idaho, the Dietrich District serves as an essential educational cornerstone for its rural distant community. Operating as an active, traditional public school district comprised of a single operational campus, it provides a comprehensive educational pathway spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a close-knit student body of 173 pupils, spanning elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. The student population represents a diverse rural demographic—including 117 White, 53 Hispanic, 2 Asian, and 1 American Indian student—with a balanced gender distribution of 87 female and 86 male students.

The district's organizational structure is supported by a robust staffing context designed to foster individualized learning and strong community connections. With a total workforce of over 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, the district employs approximately 33.4 FTE teachers alongside 1.83 instructional aides and more than 15 support staff personnel. This favorable staffing model ensures that students benefit from small class sizes and personalized academic attention—a hallmark of interest to educational researchers studying rural school efficiency and performance. For parents, students, and researchers seeking to connect with the district administration, the Dietrich District remains fully operational and accessible by phone at (208) 544-2158.