Enrollment
362
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160051000731
Sacajawea Elementary School — Caldwell, ID
Federal NCES profile for Sacajawea Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Caldwell 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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-6% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sacajawea Elementary School reports 362 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 189% above the Idaho average and 64% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Caldwell District spends $10,924 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.9% from local sources (property taxes), 55.3% from the state, and 29.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Sacajawea Elementary School 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 189% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 55% | — | — |
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
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 189% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Idaho — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,924
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
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
Enrollment 362 Top 55% in Idaho — larger than 45% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.7% +189% vs state
NCES ID 160051000731
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell District, which includes Sacajawea Elementary School.
$10,924
Per student
-16%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
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
Purple Sage Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Sacajawea Elementary School
How many students attend Sacajawea Elementary School?
Sacajawea Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is a other school in CALDWELL, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacajawea Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CALDWELL, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sacajawea Elementary School?
Sacajawea Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.