GALILEO MAGNET SCHOOL

753 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Galileo STEM Academy (often referred to as Galileo Magnet School) is a public magnet school located in Eagle, Idaho, serving students in grades K–8. As part of the West Ada School District, the school is distinguished by its specialized curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school places a heavy emphasis on inquiry-based learning, hands-on projects, and critical thinking, designed to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce.

The school operates with a unique instructional model that integrates STEM concepts across all core subjects, rather than treating them as isolated disciplines. Because it is a magnet school, it attracts students from throughout the district who are interested in a rigorous academic environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. Through its focus on STEM literacy and its commitment to fostering curiosity, Galileo serves as a preparatory hub for students looking to excel in advanced secondary education and future technical careers.

753

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GALILEO MAGNET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	654
Hispanic	64
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
654 (86.9 %)
Hispanic
64 (8.5 %)
Two or More
22 (2.9 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)350-4105
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	753
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 84

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GALILEO MAGNET SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	95
Grade 6	75
Grade 7	61
Grade 8	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GALILEO MAGNET SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	351	46.6%
Male	402	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)