BUTTE COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

Located at 246 Sunset Drive in Arco, Idaho, the Butte County Joint District serves as a vital educational anchor for its surrounding community. Operating as an open, traditional public school district within a remote rural setting associated with the broader Idaho Falls region, the district oversees three operational schools that cater to learners from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Designed to offer continuous academic development within a single unified structure, the district provides families with accessible public education grounded in a supportive, community-centered environment.

According to national education data for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district maintains an intimate learning environment with a total enrollment of 376 students. To support student achievement and well-being across all grade levels, Butte County Joint District relies on a dedicated team of professionals, comprising over 65 full-time equivalent teachers, alongside instructional aides and essential support staff that bring the total workforce to more than 109 full-time equivalent positions. This robust staffing framework enables small-town attentiveness, ensuring that researchers, parents, and students alike see a district well-equipped to meet the diverse educational needs of its rural student population.