- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
Sacajawea Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sacajawea Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160051000731
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sacajawea Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Idaho schools.
- #7 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sacajawea Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sacajawea Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Caldwell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160051000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Sacajawea Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 160051000731 · Caldwell, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 14.5:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students)
Sacajawea Elementary School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Sacajawea Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Senio
Caldwell Senior High School
1,400 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
778 students
- Syringa Middle
Syringa Middle School
695 students
- Washington Ele 481
Washington Elementary School
481 students
- Van Buren Elem 458
Van Buren Elementary School
458 students
- This school 362
Sacajawea Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Sacajawea Elementary School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sacajawea Elementary School compares
Sacajawea Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 189% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 189% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 29% in Idaho - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,104
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
White 21.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Sacajawea Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Caldwell District reports $11,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sacajawea Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syringa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sacajawea Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sacajawea Elementary School
How many students attend Sacajawea Elementary School?
Sacajawea Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, ID. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 8% 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 Sacajawea Elementary School?
84.7% of students at Sacajawea Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sacajawea Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sacajawea Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sacajawea Elementary School?
Sacajawea Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sacajawea Elementary School rank among schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Sacajawea Elementary School ranks #7 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 Caldwell District?
Besides Sacajawea Elementary 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.