Enrollment
795
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
Skyway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Skyway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160060001092
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyway Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Idaho schools.
- #10 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyway Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyway Elementary ranks #10 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Vallivue School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160060001092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skyway Elementary compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skyway Elementary
Skyway Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 795 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Idaho, bigger than 90% of state schools at 795 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (43%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 795 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Vallivue School District spends $8,968 per pupil, 25% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students) and Vallivue High School (1,252 students) alongside Skyway Elementary.
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 Skyway Elementary compares
Skyway Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▲ 32% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in Idaho - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$8,968
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 795 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 51.6%
White 42.6%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Skyway Elementary is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vallivue School District, which includes Skyway Elementary.
$8,968
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 61.6%
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.
How Skyway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgevue High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vallivue High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakevue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summitvue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~795 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Skyway Elementary
How many students attend Skyway Elementary?
Skyway Elementary has 795 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyway Elementary is 20.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyway Elementary?
38.6% of students at Skyway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Skyway Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyway Elementary?
Skyway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skyway Elementary rank among schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyway Elementary ranks #10 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 Skyway Elementary a good school?
Skyway Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Vallivue School District?
Besides Skyway Elementary, Vallivue School District also operates Ridgevue High School (1,640 students), Vallivue High School (1,252 students), and Lakevue Elementary School (915 students). See the Vallivue School District district page for the complete list.
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