Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 260 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 from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary School consistently outperforms the Boise Independent District and the state of Idaho in academic assessments, with 69.1% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math and 74.4% proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts, compared to lower district and state averages. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10-20% of Idaho elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the student population is predominantly White, the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Washington Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Taft Elementary School, located just 1.6 miles away, had significantly lower academic performance. Washington Elementary School has maintained a strong academic record over the years, suggesting a stable and effective educational environment. However, the school's fluctuating chronic absenteeism rate is an area that may need further attention and improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1607 North 15th Street
Boise, ID 83702-2609

(208) 854-6420

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,432

Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	North Junior High School
High:	Boise Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 267

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 4^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.87. (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 Racial makeup is: White (83.9%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 17.3. 19 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Washington Elementary School employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $9,432. 20 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Washington Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	71.85	69^th	335	79.4%
2009	80.53	37^th	349	89.4%
2010	72.98	64^th	356	82.0%
2011	72.11	76^th	359	78.8%
2012	84.32	17^th	354	95.2%
2013	75.22	54^th	357	84.9%
2016	89.28	17^th	240	92.9%
2017	79.79	46^th	292	84.2%
2018	82.79	31^st	254	87.8%
2019	74.12	34^th	171	80.1%
2021	85.07	21^st	166	87.3%
2022	80.83	31^st	188	83.5%
2023	93.91	12^th	252	95.2%
2024	91.87	21^st	301	93.0%

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

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington 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	293	293
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	301	301
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	293	293
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	315	315
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	323	323
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	323	323
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	286	286
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	241	241
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	241	241
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	208	208
2001	201	6	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2002	175	1	6	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	197
2003	175	1	6	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	197
2004	204	2	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	223
2005	201	1	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2006	231	4	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2007	223	5	12	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2008	224	4	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
2009	224	8	7	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2010	252	9	9	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	286
2011	272	2	7	12	0	1	9	0	303
2012	300	0	7	11	0	1	13	0	332
2013	280	0	6	11	0	1	16	0	314
2014	303	0	5	14	0	0	9	0	331
2015	311	0	5	18	0	0	4	0	338
2016	283	1	2	18	0	0	7	0	311
2017	270	2	1	18	0	0	5	0	296
2018	279	3	2	17	0	0	9	0	310
2019	272	3	3	19	0	0	8	0	305
2020	279	1	4	18	0	0	11	0	313
2021	168	1	2	6	0	0	6	0	183
2022	226	1	2	17	0	0	14	0	260
2023	219	0	2	24	0	2	13	0	260
2024	224	0	1	27	4	1	10	0	267

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	293	15.5	18.9	13.7
1992	301	16.8	17.9	16.3
1993	293	17.0	17.2	19.5
1994	315	16.8	18.8	23.5
1995	323	16.9	19.1	14.6
1996	323	16.9	19.1	14.6
1997	286	17.2	16.6	16.8
1998	241	14.8	16.3	12.4
1999	241	12.8	18.8	14.1
2000	208	12.3	16.9	15.9
2001	213	10.9	19.5	16
2002	197	12.8	15.4	15.7
2003	197	12.8	15.4	15.7
2004	223	12.5	17.8	16.6
2005	222	12.0	18.5	16.2
2006	255	14.7	17.3	17.3
2007	252	11.6	21.7	16.3
2008	241	13.1	18.4	14.1
2009	253	12.8	19.6	15
2010	286	13.7	20.8	16.8
2011	303	18.5	16.3	15.5
2012	332	16.3	20.3	19.3
2013	314	15.8	19.7	19.1
2014	331	16.3	20.2	17.8
2015	338	16.0	21.1	16.6
2016	311	17.0	18.2	12.9
2017	296	16.8	17.6	13.2
2018	310	16.3	18.9	11.6
2019	305	16.5	18.4	10.5
2020	313	17.2	18.1	7
2021	183	12.1	15.0	7.1
2022	260	16.4	15.8	3.8
2023	260	15.3	16.9	8.5
2024	267	15.3	17.3	6.4

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	293	15.5	18.9	13.7
1992	301	16.8	17.9	16.3
1993	293	17.0	17.2	19.5
1994	315	16.8	18.8	23.5
1995	323	16.9	19.1	14.6
1996	323	16.9	19.1	14.6
1997	286	17.2	16.6	16.8
1998	241	14.8	16.3	12.4
1999	241	12.8	18.8	14.1
2000	208	12.3	16.9	15.9
2001	213	10.9	19.5	16
2002	197	12.8	15.4	15.7
2003	197	12.8	15.4	15.7
2004	223	12.5	17.8	16.6
2005	222	12.0	18.5	16.2
2006	255	14.7	17.3	17.3
2007	252	11.6	21.7	16.3
2008	241	13.1	18.4	14.1
2009	253	12.8	19.6	15
2010	286	13.7	20.8	16.8
2011	303	18.5	16.3	15.5
2012	332	16.3	20.3	19.3
2013	314	15.8	19.7	19.1
2014	331	16.3	20.2	17.8
2015	338	16.0	21.1	16.6
2016	311	17.0	18.2	12.9
2017	296	16.8	17.6	13.2
2018	310	16.3	18.9	11.6
2019	305	16.5	18.4	10.5
2020	313	17.2	18.1	7
2021	183	12.1	15.0	7.1
2022	260	16.4	15.8	3.8
2023	260	15.3	16.9	8.5
2024	267	15.3	17.3	6.4

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 Washington Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$564 (6.0%)	$8,868 (94.0%)	$9,432

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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 34^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 12^th of 252 Elementary schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)	52	83	31%
4th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)	50.8	48.8	2%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	61.5	87.8	26.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	55.6	51.7	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)	67.5	62.9	4.6%
5th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)	43	45.9	2.9%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	42.6	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	83	65.7	17.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	59.7	55.1	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	55.3	50	5.3%
All Grades Math (Washington Elementary School)	59.6	72.2	12.6%
All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)	46.5	45.5	1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Washington Elementary School)	74.5	66.7	7.8%
All Grades Science (Boise Independent District)	58.7	40.8	17.9%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	67.7	73	5.3%
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	305	260	14.8%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	19	24	26.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	272	219	19.5%
Two or More Races	8	13	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.5%	8.5%	2%

Schools Near Washington 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
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1607 North 15th Street	Boise	83702	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-6420	267	15	17.3	6.4%	224 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	91.9	21^st of 301 public elementary schools	93.0%		93.9	12^th of 252 public elementary schools	95.2%	9	71.0		69.7				69.1				88.4	77.5			74.4	$9,432	$564	$8,868
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1511 North 9th Street	Boise	83702	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5450	247	16	15.9	8.9%	201 (81.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.1%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	82.6	51^st of 301 public elementary schools	83.1%		90.9	26^th of 252 public elementary schools	89.7%	25		73.3	51.3				69.1	51.2		75.5	66.7				75.0	$8,983	$449	$8,534
Madison Early Childhood School	Public	PK	2215 West Madison Avenue	Boise	83702	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5520	32	5	6.4		18 (56.3%)	4 (12.5%)	9 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)
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	308	21	15.0	27.3%	240 (77.9%)	10 (3.2%)	38 (12.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	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
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	531	30	17.7	98.7%	241 (45.4%)	35 (6.6%)	213 (40.1%)	9 (1.7%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.1%)	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
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3434 Bogus Basin Road	Boise	83702	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5050	280	16	17.5	4.3%	241 (86.1%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.1%)	94.8	6^th of 301 public elementary schools	98.0%		94.6	9^th of 252 public elementary schools	96.4%	3	79.5	74.5	73.1	84.6			77.5	76.9	76.3	72.1	82.6	84.7			79.1	$8,870	$369	$8,501
Taft Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3722 Anderson Street	Boise	83703	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-6181	288	18	15.8	99.0%	144 (50.0%)	70 (24.3%)	39 (13.5%)	22 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	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
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	908 East Jefferson Street	Boise	83712	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-6030	289	16	17.8	11.4%	234 (81.0%)	7 (2.4%)	25 (8.7%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.6%)	89.9	31^st of 301 public elementary schools	89.7%		92.2	21^st of 252 public elementary schools	91.7%	10							66.3				74.4	82.2			70.6	$9,132	$686	$8,445
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	384	19	20.2	44.3%	245 (63.8%)	29 (7.6%)	63 (16.4%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	33 (8.6%)	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
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	551	37	14.9	25.2%	451 (81.9%)	3 (0.5%)	57 (10.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.2%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : North Junior High School
High : Boise Senior High School

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Washington Elementary School.

Is Washington Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Idaho elementary schools.

What district is Washington Elementary School in?

Boise Independent District

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary School?

Students at Washington Elementary School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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