DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

686 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Desert Springs Elementary School, located at 18178 Santa Ana Avenue in Nampa, Idaho, is a public elementary school serving students within the Nampa School District. As a neighborhood institution, it focuses on providing foundational education for children in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. The school is situated in a growing area of Nampa, reflecting the district's ongoing efforts to accommodate the expanding population of Canyon County.

Like many schools in the Nampa School District, Desert Springs Elementary is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a curriculum aligned with Idaho state standards. The school typically offers a range of programs and services, including opportunities for parental involvement, extracurricular activities, and resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By fostering a collaborative environment between educators, families, and the surrounding community, Desert Springs aims to provide a safe and effective learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth.

686

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESERT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	300
Black	13
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
343 (50.0%)
Hispanic
300 (43.7%)
Two or More
21 (3.1%)
Black
13 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)466-1555
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 98

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 125