Collister Elementary School

Summary:

Collister Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 261. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Boise Independent District and the state of Idaho in academic assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Collister Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its impressive test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, 69.2% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 44.8% for the Boise Independent District and 42.2% for the state of Idaho. Similarly, 76.3% of Collister students were proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, outpacing the district's 53.5% and the state's 53.3%. This consistent academic performance has earned Collister Elementary a 5-star rating and a ranking of 20th out of 301 Idaho elementary schools.

Collister Elementary School's success extends beyond just academic achievement. The school boasts a relatively diverse student population, with 72.03% White, 8.05% Hispanic, and 14.18% Asian students, which is higher than the nearby Lowell Elementary and Mountain View Elementary. Additionally, Collister has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.3%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 6.51%, significantly lower than schools like Koelsch Elementary and Taft Elementary. These factors contribute to Collister Elementary's overall success and make it a standout institution in the Boise area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

4426 Catalpa Drive
Boise, ID 83703-3913

(208) 854-4650

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,048

Students who attend Collister Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hillside Junior High School
High:	Boise Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.0%

Asian:

14.2%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Collister Elementary School ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 3^rd among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.33. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Collister Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Collister Elementary School is $10,048, which is the 11^th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Collister Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Collister Elementary School 20^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Collister Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Boise Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boise Independent District 37^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Collister Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Collister Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	83.69	16^th	335	95.2%
2009	83.27	23^rd	349	93.4%
2010	83.19	20^th	356	94.4%
2011	73.64	65^th	359	81.9%
2012	82.34	28^th	354	92.1%
2013	80.16	34^th	357	90.5%
2017	92.58	9^th	292	96.9%
2018	94.09	6^th	254	97.6%
2021	96.30	4^th	166	97.6%
2022	96.37	3^rd	188	98.4%
2023	95.55	5^th	252	98.0%
2024	92.33	20^th	301	93.4%

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Rank History for White students at Collister Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.59	16^th	135	88.1%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Collister Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	338	338
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	349	349
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	357	357
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	350	350
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	322	322
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	322	322
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	327	327
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	319	319
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	309	309
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	304	304
2001	259	7	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	283
2002	208	3	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	227
2003	208	3	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	227
2004	190	4	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	205
2005	219	4	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
2006	181	2	12	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
2007	161	4	14	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2008	196	3	17	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2009	196	4	22	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2010	200	4	17	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	228
2011	217	0	18	7	0	3	9	0	254
2012	217	0	13	5	0	2	10	0	247
2013	221	0	12	10	0	0	9	0	252
2014	221	0	16	9	1	1	8	0	256
2015	198	1	16	8	0	1	11	0	235
2016	208	0	22	7	0	0	11	0	248
2017	213	1	23	7	0	0	10	0	254
2018	204	1	25	9	0	0	7	0	246
2019	195	0	31	6	0	0	7	0	239
2020	212	0	40	9	0	0	8	0	269
2021	143	0	17	9	0	0	7	0	176
2022	191	1	46	14	3	0	12	0	267
2023	188	2	37	21	2	0	11	0	261

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Collister Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	338	18.0	18.7	13.3
1992	349	19.3	18.0	11.2
1993	357	19.3	18.5	15.7
1994	350	19.4	18.0	11.7
1995	322	18.1	17.8	19.6
1996	322	18.1	17.8	19.6
1997	327	17.3	18.9	14.7
1998	319	16.9	18.9	17.6
1999	309	16.4	18.8	29.4
2000	304	16.4	18.5	26.6
2001	283	15.5	18.3	32.9
2002	227	11.8	19.2	36.1
2003	227	11.8	19.2	36.1
2004	205	11.0	18.6	35.1
2005	233	13.5	17.3	41.2
2006	201	12.5	16.1	32.8
2007	187	13.5	13.9	30.5
2008	219	14.5	15.1	22.8
2009	226	16.4	13.8	20.4
2010	228	15.2	15.0	25.4
2011	254	19.5	13.0	22.8
2012	247	15.5	15.9	27.1
2013	252	15.3	16.4	25.8
2014	256	14.9	17.1	19.1
2015	235	15.0	15.6	20.9
2016	248	14.0	17.7	14.9
2017	254	14.9	16.9	17.3
2018	246	15.4	15.9	14.6
2019	239	14.1	16.9	12.1
2020	269	14.6	18.4	10.8
2021	176	14.3	12.2	5.1
2022	267	13.8	19.2	5.2
2023	261	16.0	16.3	6.5

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 Collister Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	338	18.0	18.7	13.3
1992	349	19.3	18.0	11.2
1993	357	19.3	18.5	15.7
1994	350	19.4	18.0	11.7
1995	322	18.1	17.8	19.6
1996	322	18.1	17.8	19.6
1997	327	17.3	18.9	14.7
1998	319	16.9	18.9	17.6
1999	309	16.4	18.8	29.4
2000	304	16.4	18.5	26.6
2001	283	15.5	18.3	32.9
2002	227	11.8	19.2	36.1
2003	227	11.8	19.2	36.1
2004	205	11.0	18.6	35.1
2005	233	13.5	17.3	41.2
2006	201	12.5	16.1	32.8
2007	187	13.5	13.9	30.5
2008	219	14.5	15.1	22.8
2009	226	16.4	13.8	20.4
2010	228	15.2	15.0	25.4
2011	254	19.5	13.0	22.8
2012	247	15.5	15.9	27.1
2013	252	15.3	16.4	25.8
2014	256	14.9	17.1	19.1
2015	235	15.0	15.6	20.9
2016	248	14.0	17.7	14.9
2017	254	14.9	16.9	17.3
2018	246	15.4	15.9	14.6
2019	239	14.1	16.9	12.1
2020	269	14.6	18.4	10.8
2021	176	14.3	12.2	5.1
2022	267	13.8	19.2	5.2
2023	261	16.0	16.3	6.5

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 Collister Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$595 (5.9%)	$9,452 (94.1%)	$10,048

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Collister Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Collister Elementary School)	77.8	83.7	5.9%
4th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)	50.8	48.8	2%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
All Grades Math (Collister Elementary School)	84.6	76	8.6%
All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)	46.5	45.5	1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Collister Elementary School)	87	77.2	9.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	57.3	55.5	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	239	261	9.2%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	2
Asian	31	37	19.4%
Hispanic	6	21	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	195	188	3.6%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.1%	6.5%	5.6%

Schools Near Collister Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)							ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Collister Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4426 Catalpa Drive	Boise	83703	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4650	261	16	16.3	6.5%	188 (72.0%)	2 (0.8%)	21 (8.0%)	37 (14.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	92.3	20^th of 301 public elementary schools	93.4%		95.6	5^th of 252 public elementary schools	98.0%	15		74.5		78.5			69.2	70.8	70.2	76.7	70.8	88.1			76.3	$10,048	$595	$9,452
Cynthia Mann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5401 West Castle Drive	Boise	83703	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4680	384	23	17.0	27.9%	307 (79.9%)	12 (3.1%)	40 (10.4%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	60.3	111^th of 301 public elementary schools	63.1%		68.7	75^th of 252 public elementary schools	70.2%	36	52.3	46.0	43.9	63.2			52.3	53.7	46.9	52.4	58.5	69.1			56.7	$11,125	$847	$10,277
Taft Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3722 Anderson Street	Boise	83703	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-6181	270	19	14.0	99.3%	138 (51.1%)	54 (20.0%)	32 (11.9%)	29 (10.7%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	11 (4.1%)	4.2	296^th of 301 public elementary schools	1.7%		13	225^th of 252 public elementary schools	10.7%	71		11.6		13.9			15.2	15.0	29.7	13.1	22.5	25.7			22.7	$12,390	$2,517	$9,873
Future Public School	Public, Charter	K-6	511 East 43rd Street	Garden City	83714	Ada County	Future Public School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-3923	410	22	18.6	42.2%	257 (62.7%)	45 (11.0%)	62 (15.1%)	15 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (7.1%)	64.1	103^rd of 301 public elementary schools	65.8%					(n/a)	57.3	48.2	40.0	42.8			48.4	45.0	63.9	62.3	67.5	71.5			65.6	$10,556	$1,824	$8,732
Pierce Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5015 North Pierce Park Lane	Boise	83714	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5880	219	15	15.1	27.4%	188 (85.8%)	3 (1.4%)	19 (8.7%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	39.3	183^rd of 301 public elementary schools	39.2%		72.9	67^th of 252 public elementary schools	73.4%	116	50.0		36.6				44.2		53.8		30.0				48.8	$9,623	$652	$8,970
Anser Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	202 East 42nd Street	Garden City	83714	Ada County	Anser Of Idaho Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 426-9840	502	37	13.7	20.9%	417 (83.1%)	2 (0.4%)	52 (10.4%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	52.9	136^th of 301 public elementary schools	54.8%					(n/a)	39.7	50.0	58.4	32.8	42.3	42.0	44.3	60.9	47.6	45.7	69.5	55.2	55.8	60.0	55.5
Lowell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1507 North 28th Street	Boise	83703	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5480	295	20	15.1	24.1%	237 (80.3%)	9 (3.1%)	31 (10.5%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	58.8	115^th of 301 public elementary schools	61.8%		56.2	106^th of 252 public elementary schools	57.9%	9	60.8	50.0	38.6	45.7			49.1		63.1	43.7	54.5	80.0			58.9	$9,865	$828	$9,037
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3500 Cabarton Lane	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5700	312	20	16.0	31.4%	245 (78.5%)	11 (3.5%)	41 (13.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.2%)	58.5	118^th of 301 public elementary schools	60.8%		65.9	80^th of 252 public elementary schools	68.3%	38	61.0	59.0	48.9	42.9			53.1	51.1	46.3	60.0	51.1	57.1			53.4	$9,505	$1,321	$8,183
Koelsch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2015 North Curtis Road	Boise	83706	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5300	320	20	16.4	99.1%	170 (53.1%)	40 (12.5%)	88 (27.5%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (4.1%)	4	298^th of 301 public elementary schools	1.0%		6.7	247^th of 252 public elementary schools	2.0%	51		21.1	10.8				17.0	15.2	16.2	21.1	26.1	24.4			21.9	$10,259	$1,897	$8,362
Whittier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 North 29th Street	Boise	83702	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-6630	572	33	17.3	98.8%	258 (45.1%)	68 (11.9%)	207 (36.2%)	16 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (3.0%)	21.2	237^th of 301 public elementary schools	21.3%		27.7	183^rd of 252 public elementary schools	27.4%	54	45.2	35.4	22.9	16.4			30.1		45.7	41.9	35.6	39.7			40.6	$9,813	$1,743	$8,071

Frequently Asked Questions about Collister Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Collister Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Collister Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hillside Junior High School
High : Boise Senior High School

What district is Collister Elementary School in?

Boise Independent District

How many students attend Collister Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Collister Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Collister Elementary School?

Students at Collister Elementary School are 72% White, 14% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Collister Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Collister Elementary School ranks in the top 6.6% of Idaho elementary schools.

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