Enrollment
453
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
Purple Sage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Purple Sage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160213000812
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Purple Sage Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #6 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Purple Sage Elementary has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Purple Sage Elementary ranks #6 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Middleton District · Idaho
NCES ID 160213000812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Purple Sage Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Purple Sage Elementary
Purple Sage Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 453 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 453 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #101.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Middleton District spends $7,244 per pupil, 39% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Middleton District also operates Middleton High School (1,443 students) and Middleton Middle School (1,018 students) alongside Purple Sage Elementary.
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 Purple Sage Elementary compares
Purple Sage Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 31% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Idaho - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$7,244
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Purple Sage Elementary is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middleton District, which includes Purple Sage Elementary.
$7,244
Per student
-39%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 66.0%
Federal 16.9%
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 Purple Sage Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton Mill Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middleton Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleton Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Purple Sage Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~453 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Purple Sage Elementary
How many students attend Purple Sage Elementary?
Purple Sage Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purple Sage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Purple Sage Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Purple Sage Elementary?
20.1% of students at Purple Sage Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Purple Sage Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Purple Sage Elementary is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purple Sage Elementary?
Purple Sage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Purple Sage Elementary rank among schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Purple Sage Elementary ranks #6 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.
Is Purple Sage Elementary a good school?
Purple Sage Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. 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 Middleton District?
Besides Purple Sage Elementary, Middleton District also operates Middleton High School (1,443 students), Middleton Middle School (1,018 students), and Middleton Mill Creek Elementary (690 students). See the Middleton District district page for the complete list.
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