- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
Central Canyon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Canyon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160060000083
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Canyon Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Idaho schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #10 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Canyon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Canyon Elementary School ranks #10 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Vallivue School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160060000083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Central Canyon Elementary School grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 730 in 2023-24 (+14.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 160060000083 · Caldwell, ID Other · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 21.1:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgevue High School (1,640 students)
Central Canyon Elementary School grew from 636 students in 2022-23 to 730 in 2023-24 (+14.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Central Canyon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgevue High
Ridgevue High School
1,640 students
- Vallivue High
Vallivue High School
1,252 students
- Lakevue Elemen
Lakevue Elementary School
915 students
- Sage Valley Mi
Sage Valley Middle School
886 students
- Summitvue Midd
Summitvue Middle School
836 students
- This school 654
Central Canyon Elementary School
654 students
What this shows Central Canyon Elementary School reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Canyon Elementary School compares
Central Canyon Elementary School is a growing 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▲ 32% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in Idaho - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,310
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 46.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Central Canyon Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vallivue School District reports $9,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Canyon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgevue High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallivue High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakevue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summitvue Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Canyon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Canyon Elementary School
How many students attend Central Canyon Elementary School?
Central Canyon Elementary School has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, ID. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Canyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Canyon Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Canyon Elementary School?
38.7% of students at Central Canyon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Canyon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Canyon Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Canyon Elementary School?
Central Canyon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Central Canyon Elementary School rank among schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Canyon Elementary School ranks #10 of 15 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 schools in Caldwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Vallivue School District?
Besides Central Canyon Elementary School, Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students), Vallivue High School (1,252 students), and Lakevue Elementary School (915 students). See the Vallivue School District district page for the complete list.