PAYETTE PRIMARY SCHOOL

477 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Payette Primary School, located at 1320 3rd Avenue North in Payette, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it typically focuses on the academic and social development of children in the earliest stages of their public education, providing a curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills. The school is part of the Payette School District and serves as a central hub for families in the area, emphasizing a supportive environment for early childhood learning.

Geographically, the school is situated in a quiet residential portion of Payette, reflecting the town’s small-community atmosphere. Because it is a primary-level facility, the school prioritizes a nurturing classroom culture that helps young students transition into the formal education system. Families in the district rely on the school not only for core instruction but also for fostering the initial habits and routines that shape a child's long-term educational journey.

477

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAYETTE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	149
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
310 (65.0%)
Hispanic
149 (31.2%)
Two or More
16 (3.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)642-3379
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 93