Elementary Schools in Caldwell District

The Caldwell District in Idaho is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools face significant challenges, with low academic performance, high poverty rates, and a lack of progress over time.

Among the standout schools, Wilson Elementary School appears to be the highest performing, with the highest proficiency rates on ISAT Math and English Language Arts tests across all grades compared to the other schools. It also has the highest statewide school ranking, placing 294th out of 337 Idaho elementary schools in 2024-2025. In contrast, while the lowest ranked school in the district, Van Buren Elementary School has shown some improvement in test scores over the past few years, with its 3rd grade math and ELA proficiency rates higher than the district and state averages.

Across the district, the schools face significant challenges. All 6 schools have a 15% chronic absenteeism rate, which is quite high and likely impacting student learning. Additionally, the schools have very high percentages of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, ranging from 72.24% at Wilson Elementary to 91.21% at Sacajawea Elementary School, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The district-wide proficiency rates on ISAT Math and English Language Arts tests are well below state averages, and many of the schools have seen their statewide rankings decline over the past few years, suggesting a lack of improvement or even declining performance.