XAVIER CHARTER SCHOOL

1218 NORTH COLLEGE ROAD WEST
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301

Charter School 654 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Xavier Charter School, located in Twin Falls, Idaho, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Founded with a mission to provide a rigorous, classical education, the school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum that focuses on core subjects like literature, history, mathematics, and science. The school aims to foster high academic standards and moral character, utilizing a structured classroom environment to prepare students for college and future career success.

Beyond its academic focus, Xavier Charter School is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement, which is a hallmark of the Idaho charter system. The school operates with a specific charter that outlines its unique pedagogical approach, often prioritizing classical liberal arts values and critical thinking skills. By maintaining a smaller, community-centered campus on North College Road, the school provides a distinct alternative to the local district schools, catering to families who prioritize a disciplined, content-rich educational experience for their children.

654

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for XAVIER CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	468
Hispanic	143
Black	3
Asian	21
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
468 (71.6%)
Hispanic
143 (21.9%)
Asian
21 (3.2%)
Two or More
16 (2.4%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	XAVIER CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
Phone:	(208)734-3947
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 48

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 65

Grade 8 59

Grade 9 35

Grade 10 40