Morley Nelson Elementary

Summary:

Morley Nelson Elementary is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. With a diverse student population, the school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a consistently low statewide ranking compared to other schools in the Boise Independent District.

Morley Nelson Elementary has seen an increase in the percentage of African American and Hispanic students in recent years, but its academic performance, as measured by ISAT test scores, is consistently lower than the district and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in Math (24.7%), Science (23.3%), and English Language Arts (34.3%) are well below the district and state levels, with particularly low performance in 5th grade Math. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.91% to 99.05%, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools in the Boise Independent District, such as Horizon Elementary, Taft Elementary, and Valley View Elementary, Morley Nelson Elementary's performance is generally lower, with higher chronic absenteeism rates and a lower statewide ranking. Despite the school's diverse student population, its academic challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7701 West Northview Street
       Boise, ID  83704-5063


(208) 854-4610

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
261st of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,218 Help


Students who attend Morley Nelson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fairmont Junior High School
High:    Capital Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.1%
Hispanic:
26.6%
African American:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morley Nelson Elementary ranks worse than 86.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 27th 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 13.61. (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 Morley Nelson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boise Independent District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morley Nelson Elementary is $10,218, which is the 9th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Morley Nelson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Morley Nelson Elementary 261st of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Morley Nelson Elementary 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 Morley Nelson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Morley Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 15.39 330th 349 5.4%
2010 6.98 347th 356 2.5%
2011 13.99 345th 359 3.9%
2012 14.38 336th 354 5.1%
2013 12.09 338th 357 5.3%
2015 22.53 183rd 226 19.0%
2016 13.38 214th 240 10.8%
2017 23.79 240th 292 17.8%
2018 24.81 193rd 254 24.0%
2019 11.62 159th 171 7.0%
2021 20.48 137th 166 17.5%
2022 16.71 161st 188 14.4%
2023 10.70 232nd 252 7.9%
2024 13.61 261st 301 13.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Morley Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.61 78th 121 35.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Morley Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.80 86th 121 28.9%
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Rank History for White students at Morley Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.38 10th 11 9.1%
2022 33.41 20th 37 45.9%
2024 17.11 114th 135 15.6%
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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.

Morley Nelson Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Morley Nelson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 323 42 26 168 6 n/a n/a 0 565
2010 327 43 43 115 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2011 327 34 28 133 4 2 2 0 530
2012 360 43 34 155 5 6 15 0 618
2013 363 52 29 164 3 6 10 0 627
2014 414 56 26 199 2 8 19 0 724
2015 314 46 16 116 1 6 12 0 511
2016 319 48 14 144 0 6 12 0 543
2017 308 57 20 144 1 9 13 0 552
2018 303 54 19 146 3 8 12 0 545
2019 307 55 19 162 4 6 18 0 571
2020 275 66 24 148 4 5 15 0 537
2021 188 53 13 104 3 4 16 0 381
2022 205 63 11 122 3 3 13 0 420
2023 239 62 13 122 3 5 15 0 459

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 Morley Nelson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 565 29.6 19.1 64.6
2010 531 28.2 18.8 65.2
2011 530 30.2 17.5 68.5
2012 618 33.2 18.5 70.4
2013 627 29.9 20.9 72.6
2014 724 34.4 21.0 n/a
2015 511 29.0 17.6 100
2016 543 29.0 18.7 99.1
2017 552 30.1 18.3 99.1
2018 545 29.6 18.4 99.1
2019 571 25.8 22.1 99.1
2020 537 28.9 18.5 99.1
2021 381 27.3 13.9 99
2022 420 24.7 16.9 99
2023 459 26.2 17.4 98.9

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 Morley Nelson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 565 29.6 19.1 64.6
2010 531 28.2 18.8 65.2
2011 530 30.2 17.5 68.5
2012 618 33.2 18.5 70.4
2013 627 29.9 20.9 72.6
2014 724 34.4 21.0 n/a
2015 511 29.0 17.6 100
2016 543 29.0 18.7 99.1
2017 552 30.1 18.3 99.1
2018 545 29.6 18.4 99.1
2019 571 25.8 22.1 99.1
2020 537 28.9 18.5 99.1
2021 381 27.3 13.9 99
2022 420 24.7 16.9 99
2023 459 26.2 17.4 98.9

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 Morley Nelson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,645 (16.1%) $8,573 (83.9%) $10,218

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morley Nelson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 159th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 232nd of 252 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morley Nelson Elementary)30.924.6
 6.3%
   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 (Morley Nelson Elementary)33.718.7
 15%
   4th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)50.848.8
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Morley Nelson Elementary)32.625
 7.6%
   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 (Morley Nelson Elementary)34.831.7
 3.1%
   5th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)4345.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.942.6
 2.3%
6th Grade Math (Morley Nelson Elementary)41.223
 18.2%
   6th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)44.250.5
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
All Grades Math (Morley Nelson Elementary)34.823.2
 11.6%
   All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)46.545.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Morley Nelson Elementary)52.224.7
 27.5%
   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 (Morley Nelson Elementary)41.130.5
 10.6%
   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 Students571459
 19.6%
African American5562
 12.7%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian1913
 31.6%
Hispanic162122
 24.7%
Pacific Islander65
 16.7%
White307239
 22.1%
Two or More Races1815
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%98.9%
 0.2%


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Students who attend Morley Nelson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairmont Junior High School
High : Capital Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 459 students attended Morley Nelson Elementary.

Students at Morley Nelson Elementary are 52% White, 27% Hispanic, 14% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Morley Nelson Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Idaho elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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