Enrollment
411
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160060000119
West Canyon Elementary School — Caldwell, ID
Federal NCES profile for West Canyon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
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: Vallivue School 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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+4% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Canyon Elementary School reports 411 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% above the Idaho average and 32% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 411 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vallivue School District spends $10,509 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.5% from local sources (property taxes), 61.6% from the state, and 16.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 West Canyon 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▲ 20% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 64% | — | — |
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
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
18:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 56% in Idaho — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,509
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
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
Enrollment 411 Top 64% in Idaho — larger than 36% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.1% +20% vs state
NCES ID 160060000119
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 411:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vallivue School District, which includes West Canyon Elementary School.
$10,509
Per student
-19%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
Similar other schools in Caldwell
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Central Canyon Elementary School
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654 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Elevate Academy
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493 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
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Purple Sage Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 18:1, which is 4% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CALDWELL, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Canyon Elementary School?
West Canyon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.