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Benewah County

Idaho · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 1,443 students, in a county of 10,142 residents.

Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
1,443
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,794
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.1%
Above Idaho avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT
953 students · 3 districts in Benewah County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Benewah County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
84%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
8%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
21%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
46
22.0% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSt MariesElementaryPK-05355·
ST MARIES HIGH SCHOOLSt MariesHigh09-12285·
ST MARIES MIDDLE SCHOOLSt MariesMiddle06-08211·
LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPlummerElementaryPK-06182·
Coeur d' Alene Tribal SchoolDesmetElementaryKG-08133·
LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOLPlummerHigh09-12113·
UPRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFernwoodElementaryKG-0690·
LAKESIDE JR HIGH SCHOOLPlummerMiddle07-0862·
ST MARIES COMMUNITY EDUCATION ALTERNATIVESt MariesHigh09-1212·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Benewah County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Benewah County, Idaho, with a combined enrollment of about 1,443.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Benewah County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Benewah County?
ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT is the largest school district in Benewah County, serving approximately 953 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Benewah County?
Benewah County has roughly 10,142 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Benewah County?
Median household income in Benewah County is $59,794, below the Idaho average of $69,041. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Benewah County?
Approximately 19.7% of adults 25 and older in Benewah County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Benewah County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.1% of students in Benewah County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Idaho county average of 37.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Benewah County schools?
Across Benewah County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Benewah County?
Benewah County residents are approximately 84% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Benewah County is owner-occupied?
Benewah County has about 4,757 housing units, of which roughly 73.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data