Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

Summary:

Christine Donnell School Of The Arts is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 471 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Christine Donnell School consistently performs above the state and district averages in both math and English language arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 65.6% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 57.5% for the district and 42.2% for the state. In ELA, 64.8% of students were proficient or better, compared to 69% for the district and 53.3% for the state. This strong academic performance has led the school to consistently rank in the top 50 elementary schools in Idaho. However, the school's student population is significantly more homogeneous, with 83.86% white students, compared to the more diverse nearby schools like Gem Prep: Meridian South and Maple Grove Elementary School.

The school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated in recent years, from 5.5% in 2020-2021 to 23.0% in 2021-2022, and 13.3% in 2022-2023. This is generally lower than the chronic absenteeism rates of the nearby schools, which range from 14.9% to 27.0%. Additionally, Christine Donnell School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.6, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 13.6 to 20.4. While the school's academic excellence is commendable, addressing areas like racial diversity and chronic absenteeism could be opportunities for continuous improvement.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 7075 South Five Mile Road
       Boise, ID  83709-7114


(208) 855-4364

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,743 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.9%
Two or more races:
9.8%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.2% Help


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Compare Details Christine Donnell School Of The Arts ranks better than 80.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 21st among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.51. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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Compare Details Christine Donnell School Of The Arts has the largest elementary school student body size in the Joint School District No. 2.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christine Donnell School Of The Arts is $6,743. 18 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Christine Donnell School Of The Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Christine Donnell School Of The Arts 59th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Christine Donnell School Of The Arts in the ranking list.)

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Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

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Rank History for all students at Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 81.49 25th 335 92.5%
2009 80.27 39th 349 88.8%
2010 82.41 23rd 356 93.5%
2011 65.24 115th 359 68.0%
2012 63.94 121st 354 65.8%
2013 67.49 102nd 357 71.4%
2015 79.94 37th 226 83.6%
2016 85.92 24th 240 90.0%
2017 72.74 77th 292 73.6%
2018 79.99 39th 254 84.6%
2019 64.00 63rd 171 63.2%
2021 70.36 49th 166 70.5%
2022 78.15 42nd 188 77.7%
2023 84.07 37th 252 85.3%
2024 80.51 59th 301 80.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.88 19th 121 84.3%
2024 87.48 7th 69 89.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.37 14th 121 88.4%
2024 81.26 14th 69 79.7%
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Rank History for White students at Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.80 13th 31 58.1%
2024 84.84 26th 135 80.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

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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 341 341
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 373 373
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 354 354
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 353 353
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 359 359
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 359 359
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 445 445
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 257 257
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 263 263
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 265 265
2001 238 10 8 14 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 243 5 3 32 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2003 243 5 3 32 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2004 258 5 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2005 343 1 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 360 2 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2007 369 2 6 14 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2008 436 2 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2009 455 2 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2010 457 2 13 26 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2011 470 1 7 23 0 2 10 0 513
2012 497 2 8 22 0 1 8 0 538
2013 477 1 9 28 1 0 15 0 531
2014 502 1 9 27 1 0 17 0 557
2015 484 2 9 24 2 0 18 0 539
2016 467 0 9 31 3 0 20 0 530
2017 462 1 7 43 4 1 33 0 551
2018 451 0 8 39 4 3 39 0 544
2019 433 2 5 31 3 4 37 0 515
2020 439 2 6 32 4 3 49 0 535
2021 364 0 3 25 3 4 38 0 437
2022 402 1 5 29 1 4 47 0 489
2023 395 0 6 20 0 4 46 0 471

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 341 23.5 14.5 21.4
1992 373 23.6 15.8 18
1993 354 19.5 18.2 20.6
1994 353 19.3 18.3 22.1
1995 359 21.5 16.7 18.1
1996 359 21.5 16.7 18.1
1997 445 24.0 18.5 17.1
1998 257 16.5 15.6 25.3
1999 263 16.0 16.4 30
2000 265 16.8 15.8 26.4
2001 271 17.1 15.8 31.4
2002 284 14.6 19.5 36.6
2003 284 14.6 19.5 36.6
2004 287 18.1 15.9 27.5
2005 361 19.4 18.6 16.9
2006 381 21.1 18.1 16.8
2007 393 18.9 20.8 16
2008 459 24.2 19.0 13.3
2009 479 26.4 18.1 16.1
2010 498 27.6 18.0 16.9
2011 513 26.6 19.2 20.1
2012 538 29.7 18.1 22.9
2013 531 25.3 20.9 22.4
2014 557 25.1 22.1 24.1
2015 539 24.0 22.4 26.2
2016 530 25.0 21.2 18.9
2017 551 26.6 20.6 20.1
2018 544 26.9 20.1 19.5
2019 515 24.7 20.7 19.2
2020 535 25.9 20.5 21.3
2021 437 24.5 17.8 14.9
2022 489 25.5 19.1 7
2023 471 25.2 18.6 21.2

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 Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 341 23.5 14.5 21.4
1992 373 23.6 15.8 18
1993 354 19.5 18.2 20.6
1994 353 19.3 18.3 22.1
1995 359 21.5 16.7 18.1
1996 359 21.5 16.7 18.1
1997 445 24.0 18.5 17.1
1998 257 16.5 15.6 25.3
1999 263 16.0 16.4 30
2000 265 16.8 15.8 26.4
2001 271 17.1 15.8 31.4
2002 284 14.6 19.5 36.6
2003 284 14.6 19.5 36.6
2004 287 18.1 15.9 27.5
2005 361 19.4 18.6 16.9
2006 381 21.1 18.1 16.8
2007 393 18.9 20.8 16
2008 459 24.2 19.0 13.3
2009 479 26.4 18.1 16.1
2010 498 27.6 18.0 16.9
2011 513 26.6 19.2 20.1
2012 538 29.7 18.1 22.9
2013 531 25.3 20.9 22.4
2014 557 25.1 22.1 24.1
2015 539 24.0 22.4 26.2
2016 530 25.0 21.2 18.9
2017 551 26.6 20.6 20.1
2018 544 26.9 20.1 19.5
2019 515 24.7 20.7 19.2
2020 535 25.9 20.5 21.3
2021 437 24.5 17.8 14.9
2022 489 25.5 19.1 7
2023 471 25.2 18.6 21.2

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 Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $609 (9.0%) $6,134 (91.0%) $6,743

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 37th of 252 Elementary schools
 22.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)66.757.8
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)67.365.4
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Math (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)56.459.5
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)61.768
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)5355.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)6365.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)71.976.8
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)69.369.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
All Grades Math (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)63.163.1
   All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)58.957.7
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)74.466.7
 7.7%
   All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)73.357.5
 15.8%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)60.764.3
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)6868.7
 0.7%
   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 Students515471
 8.5%
African American20
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic3120
 35.5%
Pacific Islander44
White433395
 8.8%
Two or More Races3746
 24.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.2%21.2%
 2%


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Students at Christine Donnell School Of The Arts are 84% White, 10% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Christine Donnell School Of The Arts ranks 59th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended Christine Donnell School Of The Arts.


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