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Amity Elementary School

Summary:

Amity Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 411 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.

Amity Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of white students (78.59%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school generally performs better than the district and state averages on ISAT Math and English Language Arts assessments, with 6th-grade Math proficiency at 54.5% compared to 46.6% for the district and 40% for the state. However, Amity has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.1% in 2020-2021 to 26.3% in 2022-2023, which could negatively impact student learning and achievement. The school's free/reduced lunch rates have also fluctuated, ranging from 12.68% in 2021-2022 to 23.84% in 2022-2023, indicating changes in the socioeconomic status of the student population.

Amity Elementary's performance has been somewhat inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 44th out of 226 schools in 2014-2015 (4 stars) to 138th out of 301 schools in 2023-2024 (3 stars). Compared to nearby schools in the Joint School District No. 2, Amity's performance is mixed, outperforming some schools like Desert Sage Elementary, but lagging behind higher-performing schools like Siena Elementary and Hillsdale Elementary in both test scores and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 10000 West Amity Road
       Boise, ID  83709-5321

(208) 854-4220

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
138th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,090 Help


Students who attend Amity Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Junior High
High:    Borah Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
11.4%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Amity Elementary School ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 17th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.49. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Amity Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boise Independent District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amity Elementary School is $9,090. 23 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Amity Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Amity Elementary School 138th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Amity 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 37th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Amity Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Amity Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 82.56 21st 335 93.7%
2009 81.85 30th 349 91.4%
2010 69.01 87th 356 75.6%
2011 77.62 40th 359 88.9%
2012 78.22 46th 354 87.0%
2013 83.90 15th 357 95.8%
2015 77.84 44th 226 80.5%
2016 67.80 77th 240 67.9%
2017 63.74 106th 292 63.7%
2018 45.62 138th 254 45.7%
2019 43.37 96th 171 43.9%
2021 36.42 106th 166 36.1%
2022 59.30 74th 188 60.6%
2023 48.84 130th 252 48.4%
2024 52.49 138th 301 54.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Amity Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.98 37th 44 15.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Amity Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.32 15th 23 34.8%
2024 64.44 22nd 69 68.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Amity Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.74 9th 23 60.9%
2024 34.15 52nd 69 24.6%
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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.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Amity 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 677 677
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 668 668
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 639 639
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 627 627
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 543 543
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 543 543
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 516 516
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 600 600
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 624 624
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 613 613
2001 560 4 14 38 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2002 538 7 16 44 3 n/a n/a 0 608
2003 538 7 16 44 3 n/a n/a 0 608
2004 541 8 15 50 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2005 561 8 17 32 2 n/a n/a 0 620
2006 592 7 25 24 2 n/a n/a 0 650
2007 591 7 34 23 1 n/a n/a 0 656
2008 613 10 30 20 1 n/a n/a 0 674
2009 569 12 23 27 4 n/a n/a 0 635
2010 579 14 18 23 4 n/a n/a 0 638
2011 571 11 11 27 3 6 17 0 646
2012 581 11 7 32 3 2 20 0 656
2013 582 9 8 30 3 3 20 0 655
2014 592 7 7 33 4 2 22 0 667
2015 549 5 6 37 2 3 20 0 622
2016 536 7 5 32 4 3 21 0 608
2017 506 6 10 39 3 5 26 0 595
2018 491 7 10 31 2 1 17 0 559
2019 450 7 10 38 2 1 21 0 529
2020 446 5 16 42 0 1 25 0 535
2021 343 4 6 29 2 0 15 0 399
2022 343 6 10 39 0 4 16 0 418
2023 323 9 9 47 0 5 18 0 411

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 Amity Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 677 31.8 21.2 8.7
1992 668 32.6 20.4 8.1
1993 639 31.7 20.2 11.7
1994 627 31.9 19.7 11.8
1995 543 29.3 18.5 11.2
1996 543 29.3 18.5 11.2
1997 516 27.4 18.8 11
1998 600 27.8 21.6 13.5
1999 624 31.0 20.1 19.1
2000 613 31.4 19.5 17.1
2001 616 32.1 19.2 20.6
2002 608 29.8 20.4 20.1
2003 608 29.8 20.4 20.1
2004 616 30.8 20.0 25.3
2005 620 31.0 20.0 26.3
2006 650 31.2 20.8 20.3
2007 656 30.5 21.5 19.5
2008 674 30.8 21.9 19.7
2009 635 33.9 18.7 22.2
2010 638 32.4 19.6 26.3
2011 646 32.2 20.0 27.7
2012 656 29.1 22.5 29.6
2013 655 31.3 20.8 31.5
2014 667 30.0 22.2 27.3
2015 622 30.0 20.7 29.7
2016 608 30.0 20.2 30.4
2017 595 29.0 20.5 27.1
2018 559 26.4 21.1 27
2019 529 25.4 20.7 27.2
2020 535 28.6 18.6 26
2021 399 26.0 15.3 21.3
2022 418 23.9 17.4 12.7
2023 411 24.0 17.1 23.8

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 Amity Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 677 31.8 21.2 8.7
1992 668 32.6 20.4 8.1
1993 639 31.7 20.2 11.7
1994 627 31.9 19.7 11.8
1995 543 29.3 18.5 11.2
1996 543 29.3 18.5 11.2
1997 516 27.4 18.8 11
1998 600 27.8 21.6 13.5
1999 624 31.0 20.1 19.1
2000 613 31.4 19.5 17.1
2001 616 32.1 19.2 20.6
2002 608 29.8 20.4 20.1
2003 608 29.8 20.4 20.1
2004 616 30.8 20.0 25.3
2005 620 31.0 20.0 26.3
2006 650 31.2 20.8 20.3
2007 656 30.5 21.5 19.5
2008 674 30.8 21.9 19.7
2009 635 33.9 18.7 22.2
2010 638 32.4 19.6 26.3
2011 646 32.2 20.0 27.7
2012 656 29.1 22.5 29.6
2013 655 31.3 20.8 31.5
2014 667 30.0 22.2 27.3
2015 622 30.0 20.7 29.7
2016 608 30.0 20.2 30.4
2017 595 29.0 20.5 27.1
2018 559 26.4 21.1 27
2019 529 25.4 20.7 27.2
2020 535 28.6 18.6 26
2021 399 26.0 15.3 21.3
2022 418 23.9 17.4 12.7
2023 411 24.0 17.1 23.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Amity Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $908 (10.0%) $8,181 (90.0%) $9,090

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amity 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 96th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 130th of 252 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Amity Elementary School)62.150.7
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Boise Independent District)54.652.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Amity Elementary School)54.835.1
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)55.650.2
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Amity Elementary School)57.344.5
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)50.848.8
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Amity Elementary School)54.641.6
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)55.651.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Amity Elementary School)40.244.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)4341.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Amity Elementary School)5056.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.553.4
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Amity Elementary School)43.644.6
 1%
   6th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)44.250.5
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Amity Elementary School)55.353.6
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)59.755.1
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
All Grades Math (Amity Elementary School)5046.6
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)46.545.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Amity Elementary School)61.644.7
 16.9%
   All Grades Science (Boise Independent District)58.740.8
 17.9%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Amity Elementary School)53.546.6
 6.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.355.5
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students529411
 22.3%
African American79
 28.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian109
 10%
Hispanic3847
 23.7%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White450323
 28.2%
Two or More Races2118
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.2%23.8%
 3.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amity Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Amity Elementary School.

Students at Amity Elementary School are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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

Middle : West Junior High
High : Borah Senior High School

Amity Elementary School ranks 138th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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