Enrollment
362
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+189% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sacajawea Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sacajawea Elementary School
Sacajawea Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 362 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.7% of students qualify for free meals, 189% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (22%) (diversity index 40/100).
Its district draws 29.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students) and Jefferson Middle School (778 students) alongside Sacajawea Elementary School.
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 Sacajawea Elementary School compares
Sacajawea Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,769
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell District, which includes Sacajawea Elementary School.
$10,769
Per student
-10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 55.3%
Federal 29.8%
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 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
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~362 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Sacajawea Elementary School a good school?
Sacajawea Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Idaho schools. 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 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.
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