Public schools in Emmett, ID
8 open public schools with an address in Emmett, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,420
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Emmett public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Emmett, ID: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,420 students, an average of 346 per school. The largest campus is Emmett High School (680 students), and the largest elementary school is Shadow Butte Elementary School (387).
Every listed school belongs to Emmett Independent District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Emmett
Elementary schools in Emmett
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butte View School Emmett Independent District | PK–05 | 294 | 18.1:1 | |
| Kenneth J Carberry Elementary Emmett Independent District | KG–05 | 376 | 15:1 | |
| Shadow Butte Elementary School Emmett Independent District | KG–05 | 387 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Emmett
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Middle School Emmett Independent District | 06–08 | 539 | 20:1 |
High schools in Emmett
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett High School Emmett Independent District | 09–12 | 680 | 23.5:1 | |
| Payette River Regional Academic Academy Emmett Independent District | 08–12 | — | — | |
| Payette River Technical Academy Emmett Independent District · Charter · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 2 | 0.1:1 | |
| True North Prep Emmett Independent District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 142 | 12.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.5%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Emmett schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,420 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Emmett
How many public schools are in Emmett, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Emmett: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 2,420 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Emmett?
All listed public schools with an address in Emmett belong to Emmett Independent District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Emmett?
Emmett High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Emmett, with 680 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Emmett?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Emmett are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Payette River Technical Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Emmett schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Emmett public schools is 16.2:1, similar to the Idaho school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Emmett guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Idaho cities