MACKAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MACKAY JOINT DISTRICT
400 EAST SPRUCE STREET
MACKAY, ID 83251
114 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Mackay Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Mackay, Idaho. Serving the local community in Custer County, the school provides foundational education for students in the elementary grades. As a member of the Mackay School District, the institution focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction.

The school serves as a central hub for the small town of Mackay, emphasizing core academic standards, character development, and community involvement. Being situated in a remote area, the school works to integrate local values into its curriculum while preparing students for the transition to secondary education. It reflects the typical characteristics of Idaho’s rural educational system, prioritizing student support and strong relationships between educators, families, and the local community.
114
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    99 (86.8%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (13.2%)
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: MACKAY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)588-2834
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 39
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 15
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 19
Gender Ratio