SHOSHONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
61 EAST HIGHWAY 24
SHOSHONE, ID 83352
240 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Shoshone Elementary School is a public institution located in the small rural community of Shoshone, Idaho. Serving as a central part of the Shoshone Joint School District, the school provides foundational education for students in the primary grade levels. Its location on Highway 24 places it at the heart of the local community, reflecting the typical small-town educational environment where fostering close relationships between staff, students, and families is a primary focus.

The school is committed to supporting the academic and social development of its student body within a tight-knit setting. By emphasizing fundamental learning skills and community involvement, Shoshone Elementary aims to prepare its young students for their future academic endeavors. As a small-town school, it often benefits from a focused educational approach that prioritizes individualized attention and a supportive atmosphere for the children of the surrounding Lincoln County area.
240
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    118 (49.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    112 (46.7 %)
  • Black
    5 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.7 %)
  • 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: SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)886-2381
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.5
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 40
Gender Ratio