Total enrollment
788
-30 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Salmon
Idaho · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Salmon comes to roughly 788 students across 5 schools (2 elementary and 2 high).
7-year change in Salmon
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL | Elementary | KG-08 | 141 |
| SALMON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 12 |
| SALMON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | High | 06-12 | 349 |
| SALMON JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER | Combined | 01-12 | 0 |
| SALMON PIONEER PRIMARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-05 | 286 |
About Salmon
Public education in Salmon, Idaho runs across 5 schools that serves roughly 788 students. By footprint, Salmon sits in the low-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, 2 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Salmon average about 158 students each, 61% lower than the Idaho norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 788 students, fell 4% from the 818 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Salmon discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.