Enrollment
37
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160051000043
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Idaho schools.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 37
- students enrolled
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention has class sizes larger than 99% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention ranks #15 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Caldwell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160051000043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+116% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention is a small combined-grade school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 37 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37:1 is larger than about 99% of Idaho schools and 116% above the 17.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Idaho schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 52/100).
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 Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention.
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 Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention compares
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37:1 | ▲ 116% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
37:1
students per teacher
- 116% above state mean
Top 99% in Idaho - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell District, which includes Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention.
$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 Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Syringa Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention'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 (~37 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
How many students attend Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention has 37 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention is 37:1, which is 116% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention rank among schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention ranks #15 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 Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention a good school?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention, 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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