FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

Elementary Charter Not reported SALMON, ID Grades KG–08 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (70.9)
  • 141 Students
  • 8.6 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.4:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (208)332-6800 Phone
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FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
SALMON, ID 83647
Elementary ★ Charter Not reported Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ B (70.9)
141
Students
8.6
Teachers
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
(208)332-6800
Phone

Located in SALMON, IDAHO (ZIP 83647), FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is a Elementary school with charter status serving grades KG–08 in the FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC. district.

Key statistics: 141 students enrolled; a 16.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Idaho Elementary School Average
Enrollment
141.0
State avg: 341.0
▼ 59% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.43:1
State avg: 17.7:1
▼ 7% better
School Details
School Name
FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
160018601114
State School ID
ID-531-1423
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
SALMON DISTRICT
Virtual
Not reported
NSLP Status
Not reported
Shared Time
Not reported
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
904 FERNWATER LANE
City
SALMON
State
Idaho
ZIP Code
83647
County
Lemhi County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
1602
State Leg. Upper
16031
State Leg. Lower
16031
Latitude
45.18824
Longitude
-113.90084
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
141
Total Students
👩‍🏫
8.6
Teachers FTE
📐
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
8.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)8.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
LEAID
1600186
State LEA ID
ID-531
Phone
(208)332-6800
Website
–
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
SALMON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,034K
Federal Revenue
$169K
State Revenue
$815K
Local Revenue
$50K
Total Expenditure
$793K
Instruction Exp.
$571K
Support Services
$178K
Other Current Exp.
–
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

1
SALMON JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
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2
SALMON PIONEER PRIMARY SCHOOL
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3
SALMON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
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1.4 mi
4
SALMON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
SALMON · High
1.6 mi
5
UPPER CARMEN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
CARMEN · Not reported
7.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?
141 students are enrolled at FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL have?
FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL has 8.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL serve?
FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL serves grades KG through 08.
Is FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL a charter school?
FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is a charter school.
What metro area is FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL located in?
FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL belong to?
FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is part of the FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC. school district.
How much does FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC. spend per student?
The FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC. district spends approximately $5,624,113 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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