DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in NAMPA, ID with about 650 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 18178 Santa Ana Avenue in Nampa, Idaho, is a public elementary school serving students within the Nampa School District. As a neighborhood institution, it focuses on providing foundational education for children in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. The school is situated in a growing area of Nampa, reflecting the district's ongoing efforts to accommodate the expanding population of Canyon County.
Like many schools in the Nampa School District, Desert Springs Elementary is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a curriculum aligned with Idaho state standards. The school typically offers a range of programs and services, including opportunities for parental involvement, extracurricular activities, and resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By fostering a collaborative environment between educators, families, and the surrounding community, Desert Springs aims to provide a safe and effective learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth.
For more information, contact DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 466-1555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NAMPA, ID 83687-5131
(208) 466-1555
DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NAMPA, ID with about 650 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 650
- Teachers:
- 31.75
- 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 650 students
- White
- 56.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 40.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.