Top Rankings
Caldwell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,499 students in Caldwell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Caldwell School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
11 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
5,499 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Caldwell School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Graduation Rate
66%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.42
# American Indian Students
38 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3,428 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
19%
# Black Students
35 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
1,811 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
33%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
415
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
453
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
419
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
415
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
440
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
442
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
356
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
406
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
363
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
452
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
451
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
423
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
372
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,513 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,507 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,513
$10,125
Spending / Student
$9,507
$9,308
Best Caldwell School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Linden
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3313
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3313
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3115 Marble Front Road
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3326
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3326
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Syringa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Willow Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 South Indiana
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3304
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3304
Grades: 9-12
| 1,474 students
Rank: #55.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Laster Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3345
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3345
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3311 South 10th Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3309
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3309
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Grant Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3321
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3321
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #88.
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 12th Ave N
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-7240
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-7240
Grades: 1-12
| 16 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2918 Washington Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #1010.
Sacajawea Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1710 North Illinois
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3333
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3333
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1111.
Canyon Springs High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
516 North 11th Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3325
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,499 students.
What is the rank of Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District is ranked #163 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell School District?
62% of Caldwell School District students are Hispanic, 33% 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 Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Caldwell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,507 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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