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Fern-Waters Public Charter School

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Fern-Waters Public Charter School ranks 43 rd of 166 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

43^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Fern-Waters Public Charter School is a middle school located in Salmon, Idaho, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 78 students. The school is part of the Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. district, which is ranked 9th out of 96 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fern-Waters Public Charter School consistently outperforms the state average in ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) scores for Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. In 2024-2025, the school's overall proficiency rate in ISAT Math was 58.7%, compared to the state average of 43.1%. The school's proficiency rates in ISAT Science (71.4%) and ISAT English Language Arts (68.5%) were also significantly higher than the state averages of 42.6% and 53.9%, respectively. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 13.2 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic success.

While the data provided does not include information about nearby schools, the Fern-Waters Public Charter School's strong performance relative to the state average suggests that it may be outperforming other schools in the region. The school's consistent academic excellence, particularly in ISAT Math and Science, is noteworthy and indicates a strong focus on student achievement.

141

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

57.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

904 Fernwater Lane
Salmon, ID 83647

(208) 332-6800

District: Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (65% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Above the Idaho median (74th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

Idaho avg47%

Elementary school

74^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 22%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

43^rd of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 26%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 96Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. among Idaho districts

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Science71%+29 vs state

English Language Arts68%+15 vs state

Math59%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				ISAT Math (2025)						ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fern-Waters Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	904 Fernwater Lane	Salmon	83647	Lemhi County	Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 332-6800	141	9	16.4		141 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.7	43^rd of 166 public elementary schools	74.1%					(n/a)		70.6	50.0	46.7	56.3	58.7		71.4		70.6		66.7	56.3	58.3	68.5
Salmon Pioneer Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Sharkey Street	Salmon	83467	Lemhi County	Salmon District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 756-3663	286	19	15.0	58.4%	266 (93.0%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	29.6	247^th of 337 public elementary schools	26.7%					(n/a)	53.1	23.4	27.8			33.0	47.2	47.2	53.1	37.0	48.6				45.1	$8,842	$1,410	$7,432
Tendoy Elementary School	Public	K-5	2217 Lemhi Road	Tendoy	83468	Lemhi County	South Lemhi District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 756-3524	10	1	10.0		7 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (30.0%)								(n/a)																$12,022	$1,209	$10,813

Frequently Asked Questions about Fern-Waters Public Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Fern-Waters Public Charter School?

Students at Fern-Waters Public Charter School are 100% White.

How many students attend Fern-Waters Public Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 141 students attended Fern-Waters Public Charter School.

What district is Fern-Waters Public Charter School in?

Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc.

Is Fern-Waters Public Charter School a good school?

Fern-Waters Public Charter School ranks 43^rd of 166 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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