WAPELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

211 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wapello Elementary School is a public school located in Blackfoot, Idaho, serving students within the Snake River School District. Nestled in a rural-adjacent community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive and close-knit learning environment. As part of a smaller school district, Wapello Elementary is often characterized by a strong sense of community involvement and a dedication to personalized student attention.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for student growth. Beyond academics, the school typically participates in district-wide activities and community-building events, aiming to develop well-rounded students in a safe and structured setting. Its location on E 350 N reflects its role as a neighborhood hub for families in the surrounding Blackfoot area, serving as a primary educational pillar for the local community.

211

Total Students

13.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WAPELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	33
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	4

White
155 (73.5%)
Hispanic
33 (15.6%)
American Indian
13 (6.2%)
Two or More
4 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.9%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BLACKFOOT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)785-8844
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 45