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CALDWELL DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
11
Schools
5,499
Students
$10,926
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
83.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+32pp vs nat'l
75.6%
Graduation Rate
-10.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CALDWELL DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 5,499 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 75.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,926 is below the national average for a US public school district. 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARYPK–05414
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05322
SACAJAWEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05405
VAN BUREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05561
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05508
WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05466
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08567
SYRINGA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08558
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CALDWELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,474
CANYON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL09–12208
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SOUTHWEST IDAHO JUVENILE DETENTION01–1216
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,926-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
15%
State
55.3%
Local (property tax)
14.9%
Federal
29.8%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,499
Students
84%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate75.6%
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 75.6%, graduation is 10.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,926, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
84% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
30% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CALDWELL DISTRICT?
CALDWELL DISTRICT has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,499 students.
What is the graduation rate for CALDWELL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 75.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CALDWELL DISTRICT spend per student?
CALDWELL DISTRICT spends $10,926 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CALDWELL DISTRICT?
84% of students in CALDWELL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CALDWELL DISTRICT?
No, CALDWELL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CALDWELL DISTRICT serve?
CALDWELL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.