CHIEF TAHGEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY

34 SOUTH HI-LINE ROAD
FORT HALL, ID 83203

Charter School 124 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy, located in Fort Hall, Idaho, is a unique public charter school dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of the Shoshone-Bannock language and culture. Serving students from kindergarten through the elementary grades, the academy integrates traditional Indigenous knowledge with a rigorous academic curriculum. By placing a strong emphasis on tribal identity, the school provides an environment where students can connect deeply with their heritage while meeting state educational standards.

Beyond its academic mission, the academy serves as a vital community hub for the Fort Hall Reservation. It fosters a supportive, culturally responsive atmosphere that encourages student engagement through bilingual instruction and values-based learning. By prioritizing the Shoshone-Bannock language, Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy plays a critical role in ensuring that the next generation remains grounded in their history and traditions while being well-equipped with the skills necessary for future educational and personal success.

124

Total Students

11.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHIEF TAHGEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
American Indian	123

American Indian
123 (99.2 %)
White
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	CHIEF TAHGEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY INC.
Phone:	(208)237-1734
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
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

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHIEF TAHGEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	20
Grade 2	21
Grade 3	16
Grade 4	14
Grade 5	15
Grade 6	9
Grade 7	5

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHIEF TAHGEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	56	45.2%
Male	68	54.8%

Elementary School K - 5th