SACAJAWEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sacajawea Elementary School is a public school located in Caldwell, Idaho, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Caldwell School District, the school is situated in a residential area of North Illinois Street and is committed to providing foundational education in a supportive environment. The school’s mission generally emphasizes academic growth, character development, and fostering a strong sense of community among its diverse student population.

Like many schools in the Caldwell area, Sacajawea Elementary focuses on preparing students for middle school success through core curriculum instruction, including reading, mathematics, and science. The school typically offers various resources to support student learning, such as extracurricular activities, inclusive classrooms, and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its local community. By maintaining a focus on foundational literacy and social-emotional development, Sacajawea aims to equip its students with the skills necessary for long-term academic achievement.

405

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SACAJAWEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	294
Black	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
294 (72.6 %)
White
98 (24.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	CALDWELL DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)455-3333
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 66