Declo Elementary School in Declo, Idaho on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Declo Elementary School is a rural public school in Declo, Idaho that is part of Cassia County Joint School District 151. It serves 454 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 25.2:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

454 Students

18 Teachers

120 E Main St

Declo, ID 83323 View local requests

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Declo Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Declo Elementary School Demographics

40%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

16%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Declo Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 26, 2025

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