ACEQUIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
360 N 350 E
RUPERT, ID 83350
264 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Acequia Elementary School, located in Rupert, Idaho, is a public school serving students in the Minidoka County School District. Situated in a rural community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth and social development. As part of a smaller school district, Acequia Elementary often prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families can engage directly to support the educational journey of each child.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for their transition to middle school. Beyond core academic subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics, the school environment typically emphasizes character development and community involvement. For families in the Rupert area, Acequia Elementary serves as a central hub for early childhood learning, striving to provide a safe and effective instructional setting that meets the diverse needs of its student population.
264
Total Students
19.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    187 (70.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    73 (27.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    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: MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)436-6985
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 106
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 30
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
RUPERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
633 Students
202 18TH STREET
RUPERT, ID 83350 (4.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th