Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 215 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Boise Independent District, which is ranked 37 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Jefferson Elementary shares the same district and overall rating as the surrounding schools, it consistently underperforms them in academic metrics. For example, Hawthorne Elementary, just 1.64 miles away, had 54.3% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to Jefferson's 31.8%. Jefferson Elementary also has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (16.28%) and an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (98.54% to 98.71%) compared to the surrounding schools.

These factors likely contribute to the school's challenges in improving student outcomes. Jefferson Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from 320 out of 357 Idaho elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 250 out of 301 in 2023-2024. Addressing the issues of academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors will be crucial for the school to better serve its diverse community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

200 South Latah Street
Boise, ID 83705-1537

(208) 854-5260

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
250^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,207

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Junior High School
High:	Borah Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.7%

African American:

16.3%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 83.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 24^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.96. (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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson Elementary School is $12,207, which is the 4^th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 250^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

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 Jefferson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	20.71	300^th	335	10.4%
2009	15.69	328^th	349	6.0%
2010	17.17	336^th	356	5.6%
2011	15.61	339^th	359	5.6%
2012	41.34	242^nd	354	31.6%
2013	19.96	320^th	357	10.4%
2017	5.68	287^th	292	1.7%
2018	3.01	254^th	254	0.0%
2019	10.38	162^nd	171	5.3%
2022	10.12	178^th	188	5.3%
2023	11.82	229^th	252	9.1%
2024	15.96	250^th	301	16.9%

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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.18	111^th	135	17.8%

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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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson 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	456	456
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	436	436
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	430	430
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	406	406
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	423	423
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	423	423
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	407	407
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	402	402
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	405	405
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	367	367
2001	325	10	23	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	394
2002	299	8	16	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	352
2003	299	8	16	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	352
2004	261	17	7	24	5	n/a	n/a	0	314
2005	231	35	2	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2006	205	38	0	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	282
2007	197	45	2	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	291
2008	194	42	11	52	5	n/a	n/a	0	304
2009	225	55	13	63	4	n/a	n/a	0	360
2010	197	48	13	51	3	n/a	n/a	0	312
2011	177	47	12	51	3	0	2	0	292
2012	158	35	20	59	4	1	8	0	285
2013	180	36	19	59	1	3	14	0	312
2014	184	33	19	64	2	4	18	0	324
2015	175	44	17	53	5	2	16	0	312
2016	165	46	9	36	2	1	10	0	269
2017	157	54	19	44	3	0	17	0	294
2018	152	67	20	29	6	0	10	0	284
2019	152	71	19	21	4	0	5	0	272
2020	148	64	15	28	4	2	3	0	264
2021	117	50	8	25	1	2	3	0	206
2022	140	40	10	34	0	3	6	0	233
2023	137	35	5	26	0	4	8	0	215

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 Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	456	21.5	21.2	27.4
1992	436	26.8	16.2	28.9
1993	430	25.0	17.2	28.1
1994	406	24.5	16.6	31
1995	423	25.0	16.9	30
1996	423	25.0	16.9	30
1997	407	25.7	15.8	31.2
1998	402	23.9	16.8	31.3
1999	405	21.7	18.7	41.7
2000	367	23.6	15.6	40.6
2001	394	23.9	16.5	50.3
2002	352	22.4	15.7	53.7
2003	352	22.4	15.7	53.7
2004	314	21.6	14.5	54.8
2005	300	20.9	14.4	57.3
2006	282	21.0	13.4	55.3
2007	291	20.2	14.4	58.4
2008	304	22.7	13.4	64.8
2009	360	25.3	14.2	68.3
2010	312	23.1	13.4	67.9
2011	292	22.0	13.2	72.6
2012	285	22.0	12.9	67
2013	312	19.1	16.2	69.9
2014	324	19.1	16.9	96
2015	312	20.0	15.6	100
2016	269	21.0	12.8	98.9
2017	294	18.6	15.8	99
2018	284	19.6	14.4	98.6
2019	272	16.3	16.6	98.9
2020	264	19.4	13.5	98.5
2021	206	18.1	11.3	98.5
2022	233	19.5	11.9	98.7
2023	215	16.3	13.1	98.6

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 Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	456	21.5	21.2	27.4
1992	436	26.8	16.2	28.9
1993	430	25.0	17.2	28.1
1994	406	24.5	16.6	31
1995	423	25.0	16.9	30
1996	423	25.0	16.9	30
1997	407	25.7	15.8	31.2
1998	402	23.9	16.8	31.3
1999	405	21.7	18.7	41.7
2000	367	23.6	15.6	40.6
2001	394	23.9	16.5	50.3
2002	352	22.4	15.7	53.7
2003	352	22.4	15.7	53.7
2004	314	21.6	14.5	54.8
2005	300	20.9	14.4	57.3
2006	282	21.0	13.4	55.3
2007	291	20.2	14.4	58.4
2008	304	22.7	13.4	64.8
2009	360	25.3	14.2	68.3
2010	312	23.1	13.4	67.9
2011	292	22.0	13.2	72.6
2012	285	22.0	12.9	67
2013	312	19.1	16.2	69.9
2014	324	19.1	16.9	96
2015	312	20.0	15.6	100
2016	269	21.0	12.8	98.9
2017	294	18.6	15.8	99
2018	284	19.6	14.4	98.6
2019	272	16.3	16.6	98.9
2020	264	19.4	13.5	98.5
2021	206	18.1	11.3	98.5
2022	233	19.5	11.9	98.7
2023	215	16.3	13.1	98.6

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 Jefferson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,030 (24.8%)	$9,177 (75.2%)	$12,207

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 162^nd of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 229^th of 252 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	41.5	20.6	20.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	55.6	50.2	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)	29.7	22.3	7.4%
5th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)	43	41.5	1.5%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	272	215	21%
African American	71	35	50.7%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	19	5	73.7%
Hispanic	21	26	23.8%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	152	137	9.9%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.9%	98.6%	0.3%

Schools Near Jefferson 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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 South Latah Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5260	215	16	13.1	98.6%	137 (63.7%)	35 (16.3%)	26 (12.1%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	8 (3.7%)	16	250^th of 301 public elementary schools	16.9%		11.8	229^th of 252 public elementary schools	9.1%	21	34.6	34.2			31.8	16.7		28.9			40.0	$12,207	$3,030	$9,177
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3615 Cassia Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5620	222	16	14.3	31.5%	176 (79.3%)	1 (0.5%)	24 (10.8%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	10 (4.5%)	60.1	112^th of 301 public elementary schools	62.8%		55	111^th of 252 public elementary schools	56.0%	1	70.6			52.8	51.9			41.9		61.1	49.6	$9,266	$580	$8,686
Whitney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1609 South Owyhee Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-6580	476	29	16.1	98.9%	249 (52.3%)	47 (9.9%)	150 (31.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.8%)	13.9	258^th of 301 public elementary schools	14.3%		17.9	207^th of 252 public elementary schools	17.9%	51	31.7	32.4	24.5	26.1	29.0	33.3	30.0	30.8	23.5	35.4	30.3	$9,659	$1,588	$8,070
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2045 South Pond Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5080	280	19	14.4	70.7%	176 (62.9%)	30 (10.7%)	46 (16.4%)	12 (4.3%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.9%)	15.5	251^st of 301 public elementary schools	16.6%		23.5	196^th of 252 public elementary schools	22.2%	55	32.3	24.0	22.5	23.5	25.1	35.7	23.3	34.1			41.6	$10,972	$1,876	$9,096
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
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2401 Targee Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5000	266	18	15.2	63.9%	171 (64.3%)	5 (1.9%)	46 (17.3%)	30 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	52.1	141^st of 301 public elementary schools	53.2%		53.3	116^th of 252 public elementary schools	54.0%	25	70.5			35.3	54.3	47.4		47.0		38.2	54.0	$11,303	$1,281	$10,022
Peace Valley Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1845 South Federal Way	Boise	83705	Ada County	Peace Valley Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 205-8818	332	21	15.5		256 (77.1%)	2 (0.6%)	39 (11.7%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.7%)	8.9	282^nd of 301 public elementary schools	6.3%					(n/a)					11.5		18.9	17.9	48.3	28.6	31.9	$7,081	$126	$6,955
Grace Jordan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6411 West Fairfield	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5580	374	23	16.2	45.5%	232 (62.0%)	9 (2.4%)	109 (29.1%)	8 (2.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	21.2	236^th of 301 public elementary schools	21.6%		19.8	204^th of 252 public elementary schools	19.0%	32	32.2	20.9	35.7	25.0	28.3	40.0	27.5	35.4	47.2	47.9	38.8	$9,698	$1,751	$7,947
Owyhee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3434 Pasadena Drive	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5850	170	14	12.5	47.6%	116 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (20.6%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.8%)	10.9	275^th of 301 public elementary schools	8.6%		26.9	187^th of 252 public elementary schools	25.8%	88	26.1				25.0						35.2	$13,218	$1,818	$11,400
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary School

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?

Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Idaho elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Jefferson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : South Junior High School
High : Borah Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 64% White, 16% African American, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Jefferson Elementary School in?

Boise Independent District

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