Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sacajawea Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sacajawea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sacajawea Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sacajawea Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sacajawea Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
70%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
25%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sacajawea Elementary School's ranking?
Sacajawea Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Sacajawea Elementary School often compared to?
Sacajawea Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Van Buren Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Sacajawea Elementary School?
434 students attend Sacajawea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sacajawea Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sacajawea Elementary School?
Sacajawea Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sacajawea Elementary School offer ?
Sacajawea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sacajawea Elementary School part of?
Sacajawea Elementary School is part of Caldwell School District.
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