Enrollment
169
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Caldwell, ID
Canyon Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160051000041
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Springs High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Springs High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Springs High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Caldwell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160051000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.4%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+205% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Springs High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Springs High School
Canyon Springs High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 169 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Canyon Springs High School is leaner than roughly 93% of Idaho schools and 42% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 89.4% of students qualify for free meals, 205% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 169 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 169 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 29.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students) and Jefferson Middle School (778 students) alongside Canyon Springs 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 Canyon Springs High School compares
Canyon Springs 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 205% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 205% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Idaho - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 68.6%
White 24.9%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Canyon Springs High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell District, which includes Canyon Springs 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 Canyon Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syringa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon Springs High School
How many students attend Canyon Springs High School?
Canyon Springs High School has 169 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Springs High School is 9.9:1, which is 42% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Springs High School?
89.4% of students at Canyon Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Springs High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.6% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Springs High School?
Canyon Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Canyon Springs High School rank among high schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Springs High School ranks #2 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 Canyon Springs High School a good school?
Canyon Springs High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Idaho schools. 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 Canyon Springs High School, Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students), Jefferson Middle School (778 students), and Syringa Middle School (695 students). See the Caldwell District district page for the complete list.
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