ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

237 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Ross Elementary School, located at 610 North School Avenue in Kuna, Idaho, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Kuna Joint School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and social-emotional growth for its students. The school plays an integral role in the local Kuna community, focusing on preparing young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

The facility is situated in a central area of Kuna, reflecting the district’s dedication to providing accessible education to the growing population of the Treasure Valley. Like other schools in the district, Ross Elementary generally emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, often integrating technology and collaborative learning practices to meet state standards. By focusing on building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, the school aims to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where children can develop the foundational skills necessary for their future academic endeavors.

237

Total Students

11.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	17
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
208 (87.8 %)
Hispanic
17 (7.2 %)
Two or More
7 (3.0 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	KUNA JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)922-1011
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 124