What percentage of public school funding in comes from the federal government?

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About 15.2% or 3 in 20 dollars of Idaho public school funding came from the federal government during the 2022–23 school year. As with most schools nationwide, Idaho received more funding from local or state governments than it did from federal sources. The totals differ by district, depending on factors such as student demographics (like poverty levels), availability of state and local revenues, and whether a district is urban, suburban, or rural.

15.2%

of public school funding came from federal sources, 2022–23 school year

$1.82K

federal funding of K-12 public schools per student, 2022–23 school year
During the 2022–23 school year, the latest year data was available, Idaho schools received a higher share of funding from federal sources compared with the US average (12.9%).

During the 2022–23 school year, public schools in Idaho received 15.2% of funding from the federal government.

Share of public school district revenue coming from federal sources

In all, public schools in Idaho received $579.3 million, or $2,558 in federal funds per student. That's 28.7% lower than the national average of $2,233 per student.

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During the 2022–23 school year, public schools in Idaho received $1,824 per student from the federal government.

Public school district revenue per student coming from federal sources

Most federal public school funds are allocated based on formulas based on factors such as poverty status or a district’s rural location. Federal programs for schools include:
  • Child nutrition programs: Administered by the Department of Agriculture, this includes National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
  • Education for the disadvantaged: Also known as Title I, the federal government provides additional funds to schools with relatively high concentration of low-income students.
  • Special education: According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, the federal government is authorized though not mandated to supply 40% of special education funds.
Among 115 school districts in Idaho, the Lapwai School District 341 in the Lewiston, ID area received 53.1% of its funds from the federal government during the 2022–23 school year, more than any other in the state. The West Bonner County School District 83 outside of metro areas received the smallest share at 0%.

Federal funding made up 0% to 53.1% of Idaho school district budgets in 2022–23.

Share of public school district revenue coming from federal sources

Nampa School District 131 received 21.9% of its 2022–23 funding from federal sources, the highest among Idaho's 10 largest school districts. The Nampa School District 131 also had the highest federal funding in the group at $2,595 per student. The Oneida County School District 351 had the lowest share at 5.6% or $365 per student.

The 10 largest school districts in the Idaho based on 2022–23 enrollment.

The 10 largest school districts in the Idaho based on 2022–23 enrollment.
1.

Nampa School District 131

21.9%
2.

Pocatello School District 25

20.1%
3.

Idaho Falls School District 91

18.6%
4.

Vallivue School District 139

17.8%
5.

Twin Falls School District 411

16.8%
6.

Coeur d'Alene School District 271

15.1%
7.

Bonneville Joint School District 93

14.8%
8.

Meridian Joint School District 2

11.9%
9.

Boise City Independent School District 1

11.7%
10.

Oneida County School District 351

5.6%

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