Enrollment
1,400
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160051000104
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+127% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caldwell Senior High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caldwell Senior High School
Caldwell Senior High School is a higher-need, large high school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 1,400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 66.6% of students qualify for free meals, 127% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,400 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (28%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Its district draws 29.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Caldwell District also operates Jefferson Middle School (778 students) and Syringa Middle School (695 students) alongside Caldwell Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Caldwell Senior High School compares
Caldwell Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,769
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell District, which includes Caldwell Senior High School.
$10,769
Per student
-10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 55.3%
Federal 29.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Caldwell Senior High School a good school?
Caldwell Senior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Idaho schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Idaho. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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