DEARY SCHOOL

WHITEPINE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
502 1ST STREET
DEARY, ID 83823
145 Students
Other 4th - 12th
School Overview
Deary School, located at 502 1st Street in Deary, Idaho, serves as the K-12 educational hub for the Whitepine Joint School District. As a small, rural institution, it functions as a tight-knit community center that prioritizes personalized instruction and close relationships between students, staff, and families. By consolidating elementary, middle, and high school education within the same vicinity, the school maintains a consistent academic environment that fosters student growth from early childhood through graduation.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding Latah County community, often acting as a focal point for local activities and school spirit. Despite its modest size, Deary School strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they pursue higher education or enter the workforce. With its emphasis on a supportive, close-range learning atmosphere, the school remains a vital pillar for the educational and social development of the youth in the Deary area.
145
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    144 (99.3%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: WHITEPINE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (208)877-1151
Grade Range: 4th - 12th
Total Students: 145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio