STANLEY ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL

CHALLIS JOINT DISTRICT
AIRPORT ROAD
STANLEY, ID 83278
23 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Stanley Elementary/Jr. High School, located on Airport Road in Stanley, Idaho, serves as a vital educational anchor for the remote mountain community situated in the heart of the Sawtooth Valley. Due to its isolated geographic location, the school operates on a unique, small-scale model that prioritizes individualized instruction and close-knit relationships between students, teachers, and the surrounding community.

The school functions as a foundational pillar for local families, often blending traditional academic curriculum with the unique environmental opportunities provided by the rugged wilderness of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. While it maintains a compact enrollment typical of rural Idaho districts, the school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to high school, emphasizing fundamental skills and community engagement within a personalized, supportive learning environment.
23
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    22 (95.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (4.3%)
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: CHALLIS JOINT DISTRICT
Phone: (208)774-3503
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.7
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 3
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio