Hidden Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Hidden Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hidden Springs, Idaho, serving 288 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.

Hidden Springs Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Idaho, with proficiency rates in ISAT Math and English Language Arts that significantly exceed the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, 70.9% of students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 44.8% for the Boise Independent District and 42.2% for the state. Similarly, 70.8% of students were proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, compared to 53.5% for the district and 53.3% for the state. This suggests the school is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student learning.

However, Taft Elementary and Highlands Elementary, two nearby schools, have significantly more diverse student populations, with 51.11% and 89.12% white students, respectively, compared to 84.03% at Hidden Springs Elementary. Additionally, Hidden Springs has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 4.51%, compared to 99.26% at Taft Elementary and 27.86% at Cynthia Mann Elementary. These differences suggest potential barriers to access or enrollment for families from diverse backgrounds, as well as the need to address the unique needs of students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

5480 West Hidden Springs
Hidden Springs, ID 83714-9402

(208) 854-4920

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,728

Students who attend Hidden Springs Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hidden Springs Elementary School ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 5^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.08. (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 (85%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hidden Springs Elementary School is 17.9. 28 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hidden Springs Elementary School employs 14.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hidden Springs Elementary School is $8,728. 27 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hidden Springs 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 Hidden Springs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hidden Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2010	79.26	37^th	356	89.6%
2011	85.34	12^th	359	96.7%
2012	83.87	19^th	354	94.6%
2013	79.63	37^th	357	89.6%
2015	93.57	5^th	226	97.8%
2016	96.12	2^nd	240	99.2%
2017	89.34	15^th	292	94.9%
2018	76.10	53^rd	254	79.1%
2019	68.91	52^nd	171	69.6%
2021	74.36	41^st	166	75.3%
2022	80.43	32^nd	188	83.0%
2023	81.52	46^th	252	81.7%
2024	90.08	29^th	301	90.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Hidden Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.08	18^th	121	85.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Hidden Springs Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	89.35	6^th	121	95.0%

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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 Hidden Springs Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	422	2	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	436
2011	421	1	5	10	0	0	4	441
2012	410	1	5	10	2	0	10	438
2013	416	1	2	15	2	0	13	449
2014	403	1	2	10	1	0	17	434
2015	352	1	1	13	1	0	13	381
2016	333	1	3	14	0	1	16	368
2017	315	3	3	9	1	1	16	348
2018	310	4	2	10	0	0	17	343
2019	300	4	2	11	0	0	17	334
2020	298	4	2	13	0	0	13	330
2021	223	6	1	6	0	0	13	249
2022	240	7	0	9	1	0	17	274
2023	242	7	1	18	1	0	19	288
2024	221	2	1	17	1	0	18	260

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 Hidden Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	436	22.0	19.8	6.7
2011	441	24.3	18.1	7.7
2012	438	23.3	18.7	8
2013	449	22.2	20.1	7.3
2014	434	22.0	19.6	2.5
2015	381	20.0	19.0	3.4
2016	368	20.0	18.4	4.3
2017	348	17.7	19.5	2.3
2018	343	17.8	19.2	2
2019	334	17.6	18.9	3.6
2020	330	17.6	18.6	3.9
2021	249	15.1	16.4	3.6
2022	274	15.6	17.5	1.8
2023	288	16.4	17.5	4.5
2024	260	14.4	17.9	6.2

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 Hidden Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	436	22.0	19.8	6.7
2011	441	24.3	18.1	7.7
2012	438	23.3	18.7	8
2013	449	22.2	20.1	7.3
2014	434	22.0	19.6	2.5
2015	381	20.0	19.0	3.4
2016	368	20.0	18.4	4.3
2017	348	17.7	19.5	2.3
2018	343	17.8	19.2	2
2019	334	17.6	18.9	3.6
2020	330	17.6	18.6	3.9
2021	249	15.1	16.4	3.6
2022	274	15.6	17.5	1.8
2023	288	16.4	17.5	4.5
2024	260	14.4	17.9	6.2

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 Hidden Springs Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$542 (6.2%)	$8,186 (93.8%)	$8,728

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hidden Springs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 52^nd of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 46^th of 252 Elementary schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hidden Springs Elementary School)	78.9	57.2	21.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	57.5	53.4	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hidden Springs Elementary School)	66.7	74.6	7.9%
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 (Hidden Springs Elementary School)	56.4	61.9	5.5%
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 (Hidden Springs Elementary School)	68.1	63.9	4.2%
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	334	288	13.8%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	11	18	63.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	300	242	19.3%
Two or More Races	17	19	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.6%	4.5%	0.9%

Schools Near Hidden Springs 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hidden Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5480 West Hidden Springs	Hidden Springs	83714	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4920	260	14	17.9	6.2%	221 (85.0%)	2 (0.8%)	17 (6.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.9%)	90.1	29^th of 301 public elementary schools	90.4%		81.5	46^th of 252 public elementary schools	81.7%	17	60.6		82.2				70.9	77.8			82.2		70.8	$8,728	$542	$8,186
Shadow Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8301 West Sloan Street	Boise	83714	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-6060	447	24	18.6	28.2%	347 (77.6%)	10 (2.2%)	54 (12.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (7.4%)	47.4	160^th of 301 public elementary schools	46.8%		59	97^th of 252 public elementary schools	61.5%	63	42.3	56.5	29.8	45.9			43.8	50.0	55.2	46.4	47.8	58.0	51.6	$9,509	$664	$8,845
Seven Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1441 Sevenoaks Way	Eagle	83616	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4095	572	32	18.0	14.3%	440 (76.9%)	6 (1.0%)	79 (13.8%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.8%)	84.5	45^th of 301 public elementary schools	85.0%		84.6	35^th of 252 public elementary schools	86.1%	10	71.9	67.6	61.9				67.2	62.0	65.2	67.5	69.6		67.5	$7,757	$609	$7,148
Rolling Hills Public Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	8900 Horseshoe Bend Road	Boise	83714	Ada County	Rolling Hills Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 939-5400	231	14	16.7	20.8%	169 (73.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (18.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.2%)	42.5	170^th of 301 public elementary schools	43.5%					(n/a)		48.0	29.0		37.5	54.5	44.2	41.5	65.2		45.1	36.3	53.7	$10,286	$3,178	$7,108
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	392	24	16.6	28.8%	306 (78.1%)	11 (2.8%)	47 (12.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.6%)	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
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	242	17	14.6	31.0%	197 (81.4%)	5 (2.1%)	27 (11.2%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	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
Eagle Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 Ranch Drive	Eagle	83616	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4085	401	21	19.2	16.5%	341 (85.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (8.2%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.5%)	93.6	13^th of 301 public elementary schools	95.7%		96	4^th of 252 public elementary schools	98.4%	9	73.2	75.0	79.0				75.9	77.8	66.2	79.7	86.5		78.0	$6,183	$609	$5,574
Collister Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4426 Catalpa Drive	Boise	83703	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4650	257	15	17.0	5.4%	182 (70.8%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (9.3%)	39 (15.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	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
Eagle Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	475 North Eagle Road	Eagle	83616	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 855-4365	344	19	18.4	20.9%	250 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (18.3%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.4%)	77.3	65^th of 301 public elementary schools	78.4%		84.2	36^th of 252 public elementary schools	85.7%	29	57.6	68.5	54.5				59.5	56.9	56.4	68.5	73.9		65.2	$6,912	$609	$6,303
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Springs Elementary School

How many students attend Hidden Springs Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Hidden Springs Elementary School.

What district is Hidden Springs Elementary School in?

Boise Independent District

What schools do graduates of Hidden Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hidden Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

What is the racial makeup of Hidden Springs Elementary School?

Students at Hidden Springs Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Is Hidden Springs Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Hidden Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 9.6% of Idaho elementary schools.

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