RENDEZVOUS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

269 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Rendezvous Upper Elementary School, located in Driggs, Idaho, serves as a key educational institution for students in the Teton County School District. As an "upper" elementary school, it typically focuses on the bridge between primary education and middle school, serving students in the intermediate grades—usually 3rd through 5th grade. The school is situated in the heart of the Teton Valley, a community known for its strong connection to the outdoors and a commitment to maintaining a tight-knit, small-town atmosphere despite the area’s growth.

The school emphasizes a collaborative learning environment aimed at fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. Given its location in Driggs, the curriculum often reflects the values of the local community, which places a high premium on both rigorous academics and recreational engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and critical thinking during these formative years, Rendezvous Upper Elementary prepares its student body for the transition into junior high, functioning as a pivotal hub for families within the Teton Valley school system.

269

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RENDEZVOUS UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	88
Two or More	2

White
179 (66.5 %)
Hispanic
88 (32.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)

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:	TETON COUNTY DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)354-8280
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 130