GARDEN VALLEY SCHOOL

GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT
1053 BANKS LOWMAN ROAD
GARDEN VALLEY, ID 83622
220 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Garden Valley School, located at 1053 Banks Lowman Road in Garden Valley, Idaho, serves as the central educational hub for the surrounding rural mountain community. Operating as a K-12 facility, the school is known for its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit educational environment. Because it houses all grade levels under one roof, the school fosters a unique sense of continuity and mentorship, allowing students to build long-term relationships with both their peers and their teachers throughout their academic journey.

The school is deeply integrated into the scenic, mountainous landscape of the Boise National Forest, often leveraging its location to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and a strong connection to the local environment. As a key fixture of the community, Garden Valley School prioritizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success while maintaining the traditional values and collaborative spirit typical of a small Idaho school district.
220
Total Students
16.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    200 (90.9%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (3.6%)
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: GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT
Phone: (208)462-3756
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 12
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio