ERNEST HEMINGWAY STEAM SCHOOL
501 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
The Ernest Hemingway STEAM School, located in Ketchum, Idaho, is a specialized public school within the Blaine County School District that focuses on an integrated curriculum rooted in **STEAM**—Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. The school is known for its project-based learning (PBL) approach, which encourages students to move beyond traditional textbook learning by engaging in hands-on, real-world problem solving. By weaving the arts into STEM disciplines, the school fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, preparing students to tackle complex challenges in an increasingly innovative global economy.
Serving students in the Wood River Valley, the school emphasizes a culture of inquiry and community connection. The curriculum is designed to be interdisciplinary, meaning students often work on long-term projects that require them to synthesize skills from multiple subject areas simultaneously. With its namesake honoring the legacy of Ernest Hemingway in the Ketchum area, the school reflects a commitment to academic rigor and intellectual curiosity, aiming to develop students who are not only technically proficient but also articulate, analytical, and socially conscious citizens.
Serving students in the Wood River Valley, the school emphasizes a culture of inquiry and community connection. The curriculum is designed to be interdisciplinary, meaning students often work on long-term projects that require them to synthesize skills from multiple subject areas simultaneously. With its namesake honoring the legacy of Ernest Hemingway in the Ketchum area, the school reflects a commitment to academic rigor and intellectual curiosity, aiming to develop students who are not only technically proficient but also articulate, analytical, and socially conscious citizens.
501
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 318 |
| Hispanic | 168 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 13 |
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White318 (63.5 %)
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Hispanic168 (33.5 %)
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Two or More13 (2.6 %)
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Asian2 (0.4 %)
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: | BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (208)578-5050 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 501 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 39.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Not reported |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 72 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 31 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
16
Kindergarten
52
Grade 1
57
Grade 2
52
Grade 3
63
Grade 4
57
Grade 5
68
Grade 6
50
Grade 7
40
Grade 8
46
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 52 |
| Grade 1 | 57 |
| Grade 2 | 52 |
| Grade 3 | 63 |
| Grade 4 | 57 |
| Grade 5 | 68 |
| Grade 6 | 50 |
| Grade 7 | 40 |
| Grade 8 | 46 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 255 | 50.9% |
| Male | 246 | 49.1% |