NORTHWEST EXPEDITION ACADEMY

9650 NORTH GOVERNMENT WAY
HAYDEN, ID 83835

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northwest Expedition Academy (NExA), located in Hayden, Idaho, is a public K-5 elementary school within the Coeur d'Alene School District. The school is distinct for its commitment to the "Expeditionary Learning" (EL) model, which emphasizes hands-on, project-based instruction. Instead of relying solely on traditional textbooks, students at NExA engage in deep-dive "expeditions"—interdisciplinary units of study that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application of academic concepts.

The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the concept of "crew," a term used to foster a supportive community where students take responsibility for their own learning and the success of their peers. NExA prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside academic rigor, often incorporating fieldwork and community partnerships to make learning feel relevant and impactful. By focusing on craftsmanship and high-quality work, the academy aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to be active, engaged citizens.

432

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHWEST EXPEDITION ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	31
Black	5
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
375 (86.8 %)
Hispanic
31 (7.2 %)
Two or More
19 (4.4 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)763-0800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 54

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 82