| Metric | Caldwell School District 132 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 5,499 | 3,544 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $12,039/yr | $17,619/yr | ↓ 32% below avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell School District 132 (this district) | Not rated | — | 5,499 |
| Notus School District 135 | 4/10 | 37th | 347 |
| Nampa School District 131 | 1/10 | 9th | 13,398 |
| Middleton School District 134 | 8/10 | 79th | 4,318 |
About Caldwell School District 132
Zip code 83605 in Caldwell, Idaho is served by Caldwell School District 132 for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Caldwell School District 132’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
About this district’s rating
Caldwell School District 132 does not have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating yet. Our ratings rank each district’s state reading and math proficiency against the other districts in Idaho that this site covers, and Caldwell School District 132 was not part of that comparison when the Idaho ratings were last calculated. That says nothing about its schools’ results — the Idaho state report card publishes them, and families should review it, contact the district and visit schools before making a housing or enrollment decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 83605
Children in zip code 83605 are assigned to Caldwell School District 132 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 83605, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Caldwell School District 132 at (208)455-3300 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Idaho districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Caldwell
For families considering a purchase in the Caldwell area, district assignment matters financially. Because Caldwell School District 132 serves zip code 83605, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 83605 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Idaho, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Caldwell School District 132 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 83605.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Caldwell School District 132 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 83605 data.