- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Purple Sage Elementary shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 160213000812 · Caldwell, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 17.4:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Middleton High School (1,443 students)
Purple Sage Elementary shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Purple Sage Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middleton High
Middleton High School
1,443 students
- Middleton Midd
Middleton Middle School
1,018 students
- Middleton Mill
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary
690 students
- Middleton Heig 573
Middleton Heights Elementary
573 students
- This school 453
Purple Sage Elementary
453 students
- Middleton Acad 129
Middleton Academy
129 students
What this shows Purple Sage Elementary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Purple Sage Elementary compares
Purple Sage Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,092
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 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.
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
District finance for Middleton District reports $9,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,018
- 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
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 (~453 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.