Is Christine Donnell School Of The Arts a good school?

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

How many students attend Christine Donnell School Of The Arts?

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

What is the racial makeup of Christine Donnell School Of The Arts?

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

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:
59^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,743

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 471

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.9%

Two or more races:

9.8%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.2%

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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 21^st among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (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.

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Finance

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.

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Christine Donnell School Of The Arts:

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

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

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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
2008	81.49	25^th	335	92.5%
2009	80.27	39^th	349	88.8%
2010	82.41	23^rd	356	93.5%
2011	65.24	115^th	359	68.0%
2012	63.94	121^st	354	65.8%
2013	67.49	102^nd	357	71.4%
2015	79.94	37^th	226	83.6%
2016	85.92	24^th	240	90.0%
2017	72.74	77^th	292	73.6%
2018	79.99	39^th	254	84.6%
2019	64.00	63^rd	171	63.2%
2021	70.36	49^th	166	70.5%
2022	78.15	42^nd	188	77.7%
2023	84.07	37^th	252	85.3%
2024	80.51	59^th	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	19^th	121	84.3%
2024	87.48	7^th	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	14^th	121	88.4%
2024	81.26	14^th	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	13^th	31	58.1%
2024	84.84	26^th	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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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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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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

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

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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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 63^rd of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 37^th 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)	66.7	57.8	8.9%
3rd Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	67.3	65.4	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	51.1	1.9%
4th Grade Math (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)	56.4	59.5	3.1%
4th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	61.7	68	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)	53	55.7	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	63	65.3	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)	71.9	76.8	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	69.3	69.7	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)	63.1	63.1
All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)	58.9	57.7	1.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)	74.4	66.7	7.7%
All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)	73.3	57.5	15.8%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Christine Donnell School Of The Arts)	60.7	64.3	3.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	68	68.7	0.7%
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	515	471	8.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	31	20	35.5%
Pacific Islander	4	4
White	433	395	8.8%
Two or More Races	37	46	24.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.2%	21.2%	2%

Schools Near Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

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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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Christine Donnell School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	7075 South Five Mile Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 855-4364	471	25	18.6	21.2%	395 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	46 (9.8%)	80.5	59^th of 301 public elementary schools	80.4%		84.1	37^th of 252 public elementary schools	85.3%	22	71.2	67.9	57.5			65.6		67.1	59.2	68.5			64.8	$6,743	$609	$6,134
Lake Hazel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11711 Lake Hazel Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4075	390	25	15.4	26.2%	301 (77.2%)	12 (3.1%)	37 (9.5%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	24 (6.2%)	85.1	43^rd of 301 public elementary schools	85.7%		81.8	44^th of 252 public elementary schools	82.5%	1	68.3	69.3	63.8			67.0	55.1	68.3	73.7	69.5			70.6	$6,928	$609	$6,319
Desert Sage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9325 West Mossywood Street	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 350-4020	522	38	13.6	52.9%	308 (59.0%)	61 (11.7%)	73 (14.0%)	34 (6.5%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (1.9%)	34 (6.5%)	19.6	241^st of 301 public elementary schools	19.9%		26.8	188^th of 252 public elementary schools	25.4%	53			22.5			33.8	23.6	42.4	36.4	36.0			38.3	$7,445	$1,345	$6,100
Amity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10000 West Amity Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4220	411	24	17.1	23.8%	323 (78.6%)	9 (2.2%)	47 (11.4%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	18 (4.4%)	52.5	138^th of 301 public elementary schools	54.2%		48.8	130^th of 252 public elementary schools	48.4%	8		52.0		54.5		49.5	34.3		48.0		58.2		49.1	$9,090	$908	$8,181
Hillsdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5225 South Howry Lane	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4432	690	34	20.4	7.2%	586 (84.9%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.2%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.4%)	90.9	26^th of 301 public elementary schools	91.4%		92.7	18^th of 252 public elementary schools	92.9%	8	66.4	78.0	75.6			73.4	68.7	66.6	77.1	78.6			74.1	$6,115	$609	$5,506
Silver Sage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7700 Snohomish Street	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4485	329	19	17.0	44.7%	201 (61.1%)	44 (13.4%)	37 (11.2%)	23 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.7%)	22.5	233^rd of 301 public elementary schools	22.6%		49.8	126^th of 252 public elementary schools	50.0%	107						32.8				41.5			40.8	$8,074	$609	$7,465
Gem Prep: Meridian South	Public, Charter	K-8	1925 Lake Hazel Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	203	13	16.2		154 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (13.3%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.4%)	76.4	69^th of 301 public elementary schools	77.1%					(n/a)	79.2		45.8	55.7	57.4	57.1	45.5	64.6	62.3		75.0	78.3	66.5
Maple Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2800 South Maple Grove Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-5540	399	21	19.0	25.8%	321 (80.5%)	2 (0.5%)	35 (8.8%)	14 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.3%)	48.9	156^th of 301 public elementary schools	48.2%		46.2	140^th of 252 public elementary schools	44.4%	16	61.0	53.3	35.9	34.4		44.8	46.0		46.7	58.5			50.7	$8,497	$642	$7,854
Boise Online School - Elementary	Public, Virtual	K-6	8169 West Victory Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 854-4000	37	4	8.3		22 (59.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.1%)	5 (13.5%)	1 (2.7%)	1 (2.7%)	5 (13.5%)								(n/a)
Pepper Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2252 South Sumpter Way	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4130	514	29	17.7	26.1%	383 (74.5%)	4 (0.8%)	71 (13.8%)	16 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	34 (6.6%)	81.1	57^th of 301 public elementary schools	81.1%		79.4	53^rd of 252 public elementary schools	79.0%	4	67.0	69.5	53.9			62.8	51.7	71.8	60.6	75.0			69.6	$6,440	$609	$5,831

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