DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

450

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	72
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
375 (83.3 %)
Hispanic
72 (16.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
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:	CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)654-2391
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 73

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 77