CAREY PUBLIC SCHOOL

BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
20 PANTHER LANE
CAREY, ID 83320
272 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Carey Public School, located at 20 Panther Lane in Carey, Idaho, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Blaine County School District, the school typically provides instruction for students ranging from elementary through high school levels. The institution is known for its "Panther" school spirit and plays a vital role in the small, rural community by offering a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and close-knit relationships between faculty, students, and families.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Carey Public School is a focal point for local extracurricular activities and athletics, often serving as a gathering place for community events. The school emphasizes traditional academic standards while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. Its location in the high desert of Idaho reflects the school's commitment to integrating the unique character of the rural Wood River Valley into the educational experience.
272
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    191 (70.2%)
  • Hispanic
    69 (25.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (1.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
Phone: (208)823-4391
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 82
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 13
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 17
Grade 9 30
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio