Enrollment
411
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
West Canyon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Canyon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160060000119
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Canyon Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Idaho schools.
- #7 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Canyon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Canyon Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Vallivue School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160060000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Canyon Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Canyon Elementary School
West Canyon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 411 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 411 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.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 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 West Canyon 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 West Canyon Elementary School compares
West Canyon 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▲ 20% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Idaho - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, West Canyon Elementary School 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 West Canyon Elementary School.
$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 West Canyon Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakevue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summitvue Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Canyon Elementary School'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 (~411 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Canyon Elementary School
How many students attend West Canyon Elementary School?
West Canyon Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Canyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Canyon Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Canyon Elementary School?
35.1% of students at West Canyon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Canyon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Canyon Elementary School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Canyon Elementary School?
West Canyon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 West Canyon Elementary School rank among schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, West Canyon 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 West Canyon Elementary School a good school?
West Canyon Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 West Canyon Elementary School, 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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