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.
501
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ERNEST HEMINGWAY STEAM SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White318
Hispanic168
Asian2
Two or More13
  • White
    318 (63.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    168 (33.5 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ERNEST HEMINGWAY STEAM SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten16
Kindergarten52
Grade 157
Grade 252
Grade 363
Grade 457
Grade 568
Grade 650
Grade 740
Grade 846
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ERNEST HEMINGWAY STEAM SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25550.9%
Male24649.1%