UPPER CARMEN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

UPPER CARMEN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
508 CARMEN CREEK ROAD
CARMEN, ID 83462
Charter School 59 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
School Overview
Upper Carmen Public Charter School is a small, rural educational institution located in Carmen, Idaho. Serving the local community in Lemhi County, the school operates under a charter model, which allows it to provide specialized instruction while remaining a tuition-free public school. Because of its remote location, the school plays a vital role in its community by offering a personalized learning environment that is often distinct from larger, traditional school districts in the region.

As a public charter, the school is accountable to both its authorizers and the state of Idaho, focusing on meeting specific academic standards while fostering a close-knit school culture. The setting on Carmen Creek Road reflects the school's focus on serving the surrounding agricultural and residential areas. Families typically choose Upper Carmen for its smaller class sizes, targeted curriculum, and the individualized attention provided to students as they progress through their primary education years.
59
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: UPPER CARMEN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
Phone: (208)756-4590
Grade Range: K - 3rd
Total Students: 59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SALMON PIONEER PRIMARY SCHOOL
SALMON DISTRICT
281 Students
900 SHARKEY STREET
SALMON, ID 83467 (8.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th