- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Skyway Elementary held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 160060001092 · Caldwell, ID Other · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 20.9:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgevue High School (1,640 students)
Skyway Elementary held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Skyway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgevue High
Ridgevue High School
1,640 students
- Vallivue High
Vallivue High School
1,252 students
- Lakevue Elemen
Lakevue Elementary School
915 students
- Sage Valley Mi
Sage Valley Middle School
886 students
- Summitvue Midd
Summitvue Middle School
836 students
- This school
Skyway Elementary
795 students
What this shows Skyway Elementary reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyway Elementary compares
Skyway Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,310
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
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.
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
District finance for Vallivue School District reports $9,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,252
- 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
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 (~795 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.