NEZPERCE SCHOOL

NEZPERCE JOINT DISTRICT
614 2ND AVENUE
NEZPERCE, ID 83543
174 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Nezperce School, located at 615 2nd Avenue in Nezperce, Idaho, serves as a vital educational hub for the local rural community. As a combined K-12 facility, the school provides a close-knit learning environment where students from kindergarten through high school interact within a single campus setting. This structure fosters a strong sense of community, allowing for personalized attention and mentorship opportunities between older and younger students that are often difficult to replicate in larger school districts.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Nezperce, acting as a central gathering place for local events, athletics, and academic milestones. By emphasizing a traditional educational foundation alongside the values of a small-town atmosphere, Nezperce School focuses on preparing its students for future success—whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the regional workforce. Its small size enables dedicated faculty and staff to support students' individual learning needs, ensuring that the school remains a cornerstone of growth and academic opportunity for the families of the Nezperce area.
174
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    152 (87.4%)
  • Two or More
    11 (6.3%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (5.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1%)
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: NEZPERCE JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)937-2551
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 74
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio