BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in IDAHO CITY, ID with about 166 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the historic mountain town of Idaho City, Idaho. Serving the students of the Basin School District, the school acts as a vital educational hub for the local community. It is situated in a rural setting, which influences its close-knit atmosphere and its commitment to providing a supportive, personalized learning environment for children in the surrounding area.
As an elementary institution, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students, typically covering kindergarten through the primary grades. Because of its location in the Boise National Forest region, the school often benefits from a scenic environment and a culture that values community involvement. Basin Elementary emphasizes the development of essential skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to grow both academically and socially within their small-town educational setting.
For more information, contact BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 392-6631 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
IDAHO CITY, ID 83631-0227
(208) 392-6631
BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IDAHO CITY, ID with about 166 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 166
- Teachers:
- 12.01
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 166 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 42.2%
- Male
- 57.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.