Public schools in Salmon, ID
5 open public schools with an address in Salmon, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
788
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Salmon public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Salmon, ID: 2 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 788 students, an average of 158 per school. The largest campus is Salmon Jr/Sr High School (349 students), and the largest elementary school is Salmon Pioneer Primary School (286).
Salmon District operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 16.4:1, 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% 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 Salmon
Elementary schools in Salmon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern-Waters Public Charter School Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. · Charter | KG–08 | 141 | 16.4:1 | |
| Salmon Pioneer Primary School Salmon District | PK–05 | 286 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Salmon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Alternative High School Salmon District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 12 | 22.6:1 | |
| Salmon Jr/Sr High School Salmon District | 06–12 | 349 | 16.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Salmon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Juvenile Detention Center Salmon District · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White93.9%
- Hispanic2.5%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Salmon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (788 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Salmon
How many public schools are in Salmon, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Salmon: 2 elementary, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 788 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Salmon?
Schools with an address in Salmon belong to 2 education agencies, led by Salmon District (4 schools), Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Salmon?
Salmon Jr/Sr High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Salmon, with 349 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Salmon?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Salmon are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Fern-Waters Public Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Salmon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Salmon public schools is 16.4:1, 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 Salmon 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