NORTHWEST EXPEDITION ACADEMY
NORTHWEST EXPEDITION ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT school district, located in HAYDEN, ID with about 272 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 12 teachers, NORTHWEST EXPEDITION ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
NORTHWEST EXPEDITION ACADEMY (NExA), located in Hayden, Idaho, is a public K-5 elementary school within the Coeur d'Alene School District. The school is distinct for its commitment to the "Expeditionary Learning" (EL) model, which emphasizes hands-on, project-based instruction. Instead of relying solely on traditional textbooks, students at NExA engage in deep-dive "expeditions"—interdisciplinary units of study that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application of academic concepts.
The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the concept of "crew," a term used to foster a supportive community where students take responsibility for their own learning and the success of their peers. NExA prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside academic rigor, often incorporating fieldwork and community partnerships to make learning feel relevant and impactful. By focusing on craftsmanship and high-quality work, the academy aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to be active, engaged citizens.
For more information, contact NORTHWEST EXPEDITION ACADEMY at (208) 763-0800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HAYDEN, ID 83835-9690
(208) 763-0800
NORTHWEST EXPEDITION ACADEMY is a public Title I school in HAYDEN, ID with about 272 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 272
- Teachers:
- 12.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 272 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHWEST EXPEDITION ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.