CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary, located at 1415 5th Street South in Nampa, Idaho, is a key educational institution within the Nampa School District. Serving a primary-level student population, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The campus is integrated into the Nampa community, serving as a hub for local families and emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young children as they progress through their formative school years.

The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and character development among its students. By promoting a collaborative culture, Central Elementary encourages active involvement from parents and the community to enhance the educational experience. With its central location in Nampa, the school remains dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond, striving to provide the essential tools and social-emotional skills necessary for students to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

365

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	163
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	6

White
170 (46.6%)
Hispanic
163 (44.7%)
Two or More
24 (6.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)468-4611
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 55

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 67