- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Caldwell, ID
Caldwell Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160051000104
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell Senior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell Senior High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Caldwell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160051000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Caldwell Senior High School shrank from 1,474 students in 2022-23 to 1,394 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 160051000104 · Caldwell, ID High · MID · TRAD
1,400 enr · 20.6:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Middle School (778 students)
Caldwell Senior High School shrank from 1,474 students in 2022-23 to 1,394 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Caldwell Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Caldwell Senior High School
1,400 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
778 students
- Syringa Middle
Syringa Middle School
695 students
- Washington Ele 481
Washington Elementary School
481 students
- Van Buren Elem 458
Van Buren Elementary School
458 students
- Wilson Element 406
Wilson Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Caldwell Senior High School reports 1,400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell Senior High School compares
Caldwell Senior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 127% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,400 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,400
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 127% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Idaho - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%
White 27.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Caldwell Senior High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell District reports $11,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Syringa Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Senior High School
How many students attend Caldwell Senior High School?
Caldwell Senior High School has 1,400 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caldwell, ID. CCD year-over-year: 1,474 (2022-23) → 1,394 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Senior High School is 20.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell Senior High School?
66.6% of students at Caldwell Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell Senior High School?
Caldwell Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caldwell Senior High School rank among high schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Caldwell, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Caldwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell District?
Besides Caldwell Senior High School, Caldwell District also operates Jefferson Middle School (778 students), Syringa Middle School (695 students), and Washington Elementary School (481 students). See the Caldwell District district page for the complete list.