By: Emma Epperly

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on April 22, 2026

IDAHO — Idaho spends the least in the country per student in K-12 public schools, according to newly released data from the National Center for Educational Statistics.

The Gem State spent $11,167 per pupil during the 2024 fiscal year, the most recent data available from NCES.

That makes Idaho last in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, schools spent on average $17,499 per child.

The closest state to Idaho is Utah, which spent $11,299. After that, the per-pupil expenditure jumps up by about $1,000.

In 2022 and 2023, Idaho ranked second-to-last, behind Utah, in per-pupil spending. In 2021, Idaho ranked last. Idaho has occupied a similar bottom-of-the-pile spot for more than a decade.

But even in Idaho, there’s a huge range in the amount spent per child. For example, in Avery, one of the state’s smallest K-8 school districts, about $91,030 was spent per student in 2025, the most in the state. Three Creek, Prairie and Pleasant Valley Elementary school districts — also small — round out the top four.

Some large districts spend more than the state average. Boise spent $14,639 per student in fiscal year 2025. The state’s largest district West Ada spent $8,875, so well under the state average.

The lowest per student spending in the state is often from hybrid or virtual schools. Idaho Home Learning spent $6,408 last year. The statewide average for 2025 was $13,020.

While Idaho’s statewide average has gone up since 2024, it’s likely that Idaho will continue to fall at the bottom nationally, if the last decade of data is any indicator.

Here’s the data for Idaho’s neighboring states:

• Wyoming $20,542
• Washington $18,639
• Oregon $18,052
• Nevada $14,247
• Montana $14,202
• Utah 11,299
• Idaho $11,167

Ed News Data Analyst Randy Schrader contributed to this story.

The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on April 22.

Winning Powerball numbers from April 22 drawing

24-29-32-49-63, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 22 drawing

Day: 7-6-4

Night: 5-2-7

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 22 drawing

Day: 2-0-6-9

Night: 5-6-7-0

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Winning Lotto America numbers from April 22 drawing

15-20-32-46-48, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 03

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Winning Idaho Cash numbers from April 22 drawing

04-13-20-30-42

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 22 drawing

17-26-43-44-53, Bonus: 05

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When are the Idaho Lottery drawings held ?

• Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
• Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
• Pick 3: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
• Pick 4: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
• Lucky For Life: 8:35 p.m. MT Monday and Thursday.
• Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
• 5 Star Draw: 8 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
• Idaho Cash: 8 p.m. MT daily.
• Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.

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GENESSE – The Avista planned power outage for Friday, April 24 in Genesee has been cancelled and rescheduled due to weather. Approximately 337 Avista electric customers in Genesee will experience a planned power outage on Tuesday, April 28. The planned outage will start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. 

All affected customers will be notified in advance. Traffic control will be in place from Laurel Street north of Chestnut Street.

During this time, Avista crews will be replacing aging infrastructure, including power poles and equipment, in the area. These updates are part of Avista’s ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and reliability of its infrastructure.