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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,394 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
11 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
5,394 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
322 Teachers
17,770 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
0.43
# American Indian Students
38 Students
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3,383 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
63%
20%
# Black Students
34 Students
3,729 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
1,746 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
32%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
389
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
414
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
470
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
410
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
439
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
440
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
386
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
346
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
402
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
368
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
435
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
415
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
381
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,718 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,692 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,718
$10,185
Spending / Student
$9,692
$9,364
Best Caldwell School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Elementary 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
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Van Buren Elementary 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
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Syringa Middle 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
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Senior High 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
| 1,394 students
Rank: #55.
Lewis And Clark Elementary 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
(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
| 552 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary 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
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
Alternative 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
| 24 students
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary 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
| 519 students
Rank: #1010.
Sacajawea Elementary 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
| 387 students
Rank: #1111.
Canyon Springs High School
Alternative 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
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caldwell School District?
Caldwell School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,394 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?
63% of Caldwell School District students are Hispanic, 32% 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 $9,692 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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