DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in DECLO, ID with about 420 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 18 teachers, DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the small rural community of Declo, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution for students in the surrounding area. As part of the Cassia County School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, maintaining a close-knit atmosphere that emphasizes community involvement and personalized attention for its primary-aged learners. The school focuses on building strong academic fundamentals while fostering a supportive environment that encourages character development and student engagement.

Because it is situated in a rural setting, Declo Elementary acts as a central hub for families in the region. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while often reflecting the values and traditions of the local agricultural community. By combining traditional classroom instruction with a focus on extracurricular growth and school spirit, Declo Elementary strives to provide a stable, nurturing, and effective learning environment that prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school.

For more information, contact DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 654-2391 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

120 EAST MAIN STREET
DECLO, ID 83323-5085
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DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DECLO, ID with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
420
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 420 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.6%
Hispanic/Latino
21.0%
Asian
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.