Skyway Elementary

Summary:

Skyway Elementary is a public elementary school in Caldwell, Idaho, serving 738 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Vallivue School District, which is ranked 46 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Skyway Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (51.08%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 32.21% to 69.71% Hispanic. The school also has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.9% to 38.0% over the past few years, well above the 18.6% to 29.1% range of surrounding schools. Academically, Skyway Elementary's test scores are consistently lower than the Vallivue School District and state averages, with proficiency rates in ISAT Math (32.6%) and ISAT Science (28.5%) falling short of the district (35.3% and 36.8%) and state (42.2% and 41.2%) averages. Additionally, Skyway Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.76% to 49.86%, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Skyway Elementary's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 103 out of 171 Idaho elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 239 out of 301 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 2 stars to 1 star. Interestingly, the school's Hispanic students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds have performed relatively better compared to the overall school performance. However, Skyway Elementary's performance is generally lower than nearby schools within the Vallivue School District, such as Central Canyon Elementary and East Canyon Elementary, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 19430 Ward Road
       Caldwell, ID  83605-3000


(208) 454-0445

District: Vallivue School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,529 Help


Students who attend Skyway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sage Valley Middle School
High:    Ridgevue High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  738

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.1%
White:
43.9%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Skyway Elementary ranks worse than 79.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Vallivue School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Skyway Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Vallivue School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skyway Elementary is $7,529, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Vallivue School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Skyway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Skyway Elementary 239th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Skyway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Vallivue School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vallivue School District 46th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Skyway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Skyway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.66 103rd 171 39.8%
2021 31.42 113th 166 31.9%
2022 30.96 134th 188 28.7%
2023 28.37 178th 252 29.4%
2024 19.79 239th 301 20.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skyway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.47 6th 7 14.3%
2022 33.79 1st 1 0.0%
2024 23.68 22nd 26 15.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Skyway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.89 63rd 121 47.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Skyway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.59 61st 121 49.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Skyway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.60 1st 4 75.0%
2019 39.44 5th 5 0.0%
2022 58.15 6th 19 68.4%
2024 45.85 22nd 58 62.1%
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Rank History for White students at Skyway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.71 8th 31 74.2%
2019 63.62 11th 18 38.9%
2021 51.98 6th 11 45.5%
2022 42.36 16th 37 56.8%
2024 42.68 76th 135 43.7%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Skyway Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Skyway Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 302 1 1 284 2 0 11 0 601
2019 383 1 0 344 4 0 6 0 738
2020 387 2 0 368 5 1 12 0 775
2021 317 5 0 327 5 0 8 0 662
2022 354 5 2 384 6 3 10 0 764
2023 324 8 3 377 6 3 17 0 738

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Skyway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 601 29.0 20.7 70.4
2019 738 34.3 21.4 57.9
2020 775 37.0 20.9 58.2
2021 662 38.5 17.1 41.5
2022 764 36.0 21.2 30.8
2023 738 38.0 19.4 49.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Skyway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 601 29.0 20.7 70.4
2019 738 34.3 21.4 57.9
2020 775 37.0 20.9 58.2
2021 662 38.5 17.1 41.5
2022 764 36.0 21.2 30.8
2023 738 38.0 19.4 49.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Skyway Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,066 (14.2%) $6,463 (85.8%) $7,529

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Skyway Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 178th of 252 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Skyway Elementary)46.442.1
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Vallivue School District)56.351
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Skyway Elementary)56.337.3
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)56.153.7
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.549.2
 1.3%
4th Grade Math (Skyway Elementary)48.727.6
 21.1%
   4th Grade Math (Vallivue School District)5747.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Skyway Elementary)46.931
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)59.550
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Skyway Elementary)54.738
 16.7%
   5th Grade Math (Vallivue School District)52.136.8
 15.3%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Skyway Elementary)58.659.6
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)62.460.7
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.956.6
 0.3%
All Grades Math (Skyway Elementary)50.336.2
 14.1%
   All Grades Math (Vallivue School District)43.337.7
 5.6%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Skyway Elementary)66.641.8
 24.8%
   All Grades Science (Vallivue School District)55.142.1
 13%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.940.8
 18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Skyway Elementary)54.247.5
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Vallivue School District)57.457.3
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5554.8
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students738738
African American18
 700%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian03
Hispanic344377
 9.6%
Pacific Islander03
White383324
 15.4%
Two or More Races617
 183.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%49.9%
 8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Skyway Elementary

Students who attend Skyway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sage Valley Middle School
High : Ridgevue High School

Skyway Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Idaho elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 738 students attended Skyway Elementary.

Students at Skyway Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 44% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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