Enrollment
453
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160213000812
Purple Sage Elementary — Caldwell, ID
Federal NCES profile for Purple Sage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Middleton District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+10% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Purple Sage Elementary reports 453 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 20.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% below the Idaho average and 61% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 453 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Middleton District spends $7,986 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.1% from local sources (property taxes), 66.0% from the state, and 16.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Purple Sage Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 31% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 68% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Idaho — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$7,986
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 453 Top 68% in Idaho — larger than 32% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 20.1% -31% vs state
NCES ID 160213000812
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 453:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middleton District, which includes Purple Sage Elementary.
$7,986
Per student
-38%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-59%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
Similar other schools in Caldwell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Skyway Elementary
Standard public school
795 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Vision Charter School
Standard public school
760 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Central Canyon Elementary School
Standard public school
654 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Elevate Academy
Alternative education program
493 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
West Canyon Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 18:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Purple Sage Elementary
How many students attend Purple Sage Elementary?
Purple Sage Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is a other school in CALDWELL, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purple Sage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Purple Sage Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CALDWELL, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Purple Sage Elementary?
Purple Sage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.