At a glance
Reported students
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
37:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho other enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 75 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
432
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention: 37 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
37:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 27
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 27:1
What the reported data says about Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention is a public combined / other school serving grades 01–12 in Caldwell. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Caldwell District. NCES reports 37 students for 2024–25.
Among 75 combined / other schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 207 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 37:1, above the Idaho median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (43.2%). English learners represent 11.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
- 1How do the reported 37:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.1%
- Hispanic43.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Caldwell District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Canyon Springs High School
High · Grades 09–12
169 reported students
Lewis and Clark Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
348 reported students
Sacajawea Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
362 reported students
Wilson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
406 reported students
Van Buren Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
458 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
481 reported students
Public schools near Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Charter Other · Charter · Thomas Jefferson Charter School Inc. | KG–12 | 364 | 2.1 mi |
| Vision Charter School Other · Charter · Vision Charter School Inc. | KG–12 | 760 | 2.9 mi |
| Sage International School Middleton Other · Charter · Sage International School Middleton LLC | KG–12 | 482 | 3.4 mi |
| Idaho Arts Charter School Other · Charter · Idaho Arts Charter School Inc. | PK–12 | 1,395 | 8.5 mi |
| Wilder Academy of Virtual Education Other · Wilder District | KG–12 | 202 | 9.1 mi |
| Gem Prep: Nampa Other · Charter · Gem Prep: Nampa LLC | KG–12 | 529 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention
What grades does Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention serve?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention reports grades 01–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Caldwell District.
How many students attend Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention reported 37 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 75 Idaho combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 27 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention?
The calculated ratio is 37:1, based on 37 students and 1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Caldwell District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention in?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention is part of Caldwell District, based in Caldwell, ID, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas Jefferson Charter (2.1 mi), Vision Charter School (2.9 mi), Sage International School Middleton (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.