Ustick Elementary School

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Ustick Elementary School ranks 214 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Ustick Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 357 students in grades PK-5. While part of the highly-ranked Joint School District No. 2, Ustick Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Ustick Elementary's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.7% to 36.0%, are significantly higher than nearby schools like Joplin Elementary, Summerwind STEM Academy, and Discovery Elementary, which have rates between 10.5% and 21.9%. Additionally, Ustick's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages, with only 30.9% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 57.5% for the district and 42.2% for the state.

While Ustick Elementary has a more diverse student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its performance lags behind nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 133rd and 214th out of Idaho elementary schools, placing it in the bottom half. Interestingly, Ustick's Hispanic students have performed better than the school's overall performance, but its White students have performed worse. Overall, Ustick Elementary's challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and bring the school in line with its higher-performing neighbors.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12435 West Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83713-0017

(208) 855-4120

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
214^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,145

Students who attend Ustick Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lewis & Clark Middle School
High:	Centennial High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 369

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.2%

Hispanic:

29.5%

Asian:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ustick Elementary School ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 31^st among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.75. (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 (57.2%), Hispanic (29.5%), Asian (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ustick Elementary School is 13.6, which is the 4^th best among 33 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Ustick Elementary School employs 26.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ustick Elementary School is $7,145, which is the 11^th highest among 33 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ustick Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ustick Elementary School 214^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Ustick Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Joint School District No. 2:

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 Ustick Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ustick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	34.71	251^st	335	25.1%
2009	41.14	239^th	349	31.5%
2010	18.16	331^st	356	7.0%
2011	14.69	344^th	359	4.2%
2012	6.85	347^th	354	2.0%
2013	6.84	346^th	357	3.1%
2015	15.72	198^th	226	12.4%
2016	18.38	204^th	240	15.0%
2017	13.66	264^th	292	9.6%
2018	13.91	231^st	254	9.1%
2022	31.23	133^rd	188	29.3%
2023	28.05	180^th	252	28.6%
2024	28.75	214^th	301	28.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ustick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.30	107^th	121	11.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Ustick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.50	107^th	121	11.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ustick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.64	28^th	58	51.7%

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Rank History for White students at Ustick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.42	99^th	135	26.7%

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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 Ustick 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	591	591
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	550	550
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	498	498
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	553	553
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	668	668
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	668	668
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	602	602
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	306	306
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	363	363
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	415	415
2001	406	7	12	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	440
2002	416	7	20	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	464
2003	416	7	20	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	464
2004	411	12	13	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	459
2005	421	14	15	32	10	n/a	n/a	0	492
2006	417	19	18	31	9	n/a	n/a	0	494
2007	391	14	16	38	9	n/a	n/a	0	468
2008	367	11	22	46	6	n/a	n/a	0	452
2009	375	11	28	46	6	n/a	n/a	0	466
2010	322	9	25	75	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
2011	324	11	26	80	1	1	34	0	477
2012	331	14	21	76	3	1	26	0	472
2013	342	18	26	93	3	0	22	0	504
2014	342	11	24	106	3	1	21	0	508
2015	354	8	20	67	3	1	17	0	470
2016	313	11	19	91	8	3	22	0	467
2017	274	11	26	104	3	0	17	0	435
2018	274	16	30	92	3	1	24	0	440
2019	298	24	36	89	3	1	23	0	474
2020	283	24	36	82	3	3	21	0	452
2021	227	31	27	71	2	0	18	0	376
2022	233	19	27	76	3	2	18	0	378
2023	214	20	27	76	5	2	13	0	357
2024	211	13	21	109	4	1	10	0	369

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 Ustick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	591	30.0	19.7	10.3
1992	550	31.3	17.5	8
1993	498	24.0	20.8	10.6
1994	553	26.0	21.3	17
1995	668	32.3	20.7	14.8
1996	668	32.3	20.7	14.8
1997	602	33.5	18.0	13.6
1998	306	17.5	17.5	17.6
1999	363	21.0	17.3	24.2
2000	415	22.3	18.6	23.4
2001	440	22.0	20.0	31.4
2002	464	25.8	18.0	33
2003	464	25.8	18.0	33
2004	459	24.5	18.7	35.9
2005	492	25.5	19.3	43.5
2006	494	26.8	18.4	41.9
2007	468	25.4	18.4	42.7
2008	452	22.9	19.7	40
2009	466	25.3	18.4	48.3
2010	432	25.3	17.0	49.5
2011	477	27.8	17.1	48.4
2012	472	23.9	19.6	57.8
2013	504	24.4	20.6	58.9
2014	508	25.3	20.0	57.9
2015	470	25.0	18.8	54.5
2016	467	25.0	18.6	42.6
2017	435	25.3	17.1	99.3
2018	440	25.5	17.2	53.9
2019	474	24.2	19.5	54
2020	452	27.4	16.4	56.2
2021	376	25.0	15.0	44.9
2022	378	26.2	14.4	31.7
2023	357	26.8	13.2	59.7
2024	369	26.9	13.6	65

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 Ustick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	591	30.0	19.7	10.3
1992	550	31.3	17.5	8
1993	498	24.0	20.8	10.6
1994	553	26.0	21.3	17
1995	668	32.3	20.7	14.8
1996	668	32.3	20.7	14.8
1997	602	33.5	18.0	13.6
1998	306	17.5	17.5	17.6
1999	363	21.0	17.3	24.2
2000	415	22.3	18.6	23.4
2001	440	22.0	20.0	31.4
2002	464	25.8	18.0	33
2003	464	25.8	18.0	33
2004	459	24.5	18.7	35.9
2005	492	25.5	19.3	43.5
2006	494	26.8	18.4	41.9
2007	468	25.4	18.4	42.7
2008	452	22.9	19.7	40
2009	466	25.3	18.4	48.3
2010	432	25.3	17.0	49.5
2011	477	27.8	17.1	48.4
2012	472	23.9	19.6	57.8
2013	504	24.4	20.6	58.9
2014	508	25.3	20.0	57.9
2015	470	25.0	18.8	54.5
2016	467	25.0	18.6	42.6
2017	435	25.3	17.1	99.3
2018	440	25.5	17.2	53.9
2019	474	24.2	19.5	54
2020	452	27.4	16.4	56.2
2021	376	25.0	15.0	44.9
2022	378	26.2	14.4	31.7
2023	357	26.8	13.2	59.7
2024	369	26.9	13.6	65

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 Ustick Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,245 (17.4%)	$5,900 (82.6%)	$7,145

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ustick 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Ustick Elementary School)	37.8	32.9	4.9%
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 (Ustick Elementary School)	36	38.4	2.4%
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 (Ustick Elementary School)	43.4	38.5	4.9%
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	474	357	24.7%
African American	24	20	16.7%
American Indian	3	5	66.7%
Asian	36	27	25%
Hispanic	89	76	14.6%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	298	214	28.2%
Two or More Races	23	13	43.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54%	59.7%	5.7%

Schools Near Ustick 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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ustick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12435 West Ustick Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4120	369	27	13.6	65.0%	211 (57.2%)	13 (3.5%)	109 (29.5%)	21 (5.7%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	28.8	214^th of 301 public elementary schools	28.9%		28	180^th of 252 public elementary schools	28.6%	34		29.4		30.9	32.5	37.5	48.5	50.0	46.0	$7,145	$1,245	$5,900
Frontier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11851 Musket Drive	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 350-4190	271	23	11.8	60.5%	176 (64.9%)	29 (10.7%)	29 (10.7%)	15 (5.5%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	17 (6.3%)	91.4	24^th of 301 public elementary schools	92.0%		91.4	23^rd of 252 public elementary schools	90.9%	1	73.8	67.4	73.5	71.2	76.5				70.5	$10,116	$1,487	$8,629
Pioneer School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	13255 West McMillian Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 855-4100	644	33	19.4	17.1%	527 (81.8%)	5 (0.8%)	56 (8.7%)	18 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	35 (5.4%)	92.5	18^th of 301 public elementary schools	94.0%		95	6^th of 252 public elementary schools	97.6%	12	79.7	77.7	63.9	73.8	66.7	80.6	74.1	75.9	76.9	$6,560	$609	$5,951
River Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 East River Valley Street	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 884-1741	475	27	17.5	44.8%	305 (64.2%)	4 (0.8%)	116 (24.4%)	14 (2.9%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	28 (5.9%)	52.2	140^th of 301 public elementary schools	53.5%		65.9	79^th of 252 public elementary schools	68.7%	61	51.4	51.7	48.9	50.6	40.7	52.1	48.3	55.4	51.9	$6,929	$609	$6,320
McMillan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10901 McMillan	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4475	242	19	12.8	55.8%	171 (70.7%)	8 (3.3%)	33 (13.6%)	9 (3.7%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	84.8	44^th of 301 public elementary schools	85.4%		82.9	41^st of 252 public elementary schools	83.7%	3	59.4			66.7	68.5	66.7	63.4	83.3	70.8	$8,919	$1,510	$7,410
Joplin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12081 West Demeyer Street	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4345	245	16	15.7	35.1%	188 (76.7%)	5 (2.0%)	34 (13.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	11 (4.5%)	58.7	116^th of 301 public elementary schools	61.5%		67	77^th of 252 public elementary schools	69.4%	39	47.5	41.7	53.2	47.4	66.0			67.4	50.8	$6,573	$609	$5,964
Summerwind Stem Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3675 North Jullion Way	Boise	83704	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	Yes	(208) 375-0210	357	26	13.9	40.6%	260 (72.8%)	26 (7.3%)	43 (12.0%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	85.5	42^nd of 301 public elementary schools	86.0%		93.8	13^th of 252 public elementary schools	94.8%	29	63.3	61.7	64.9	63.2	68.5	66.7	70.1	80.7	72.3	$6,805	$988	$5,817
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 East Leigh Field Drive	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4090	477	25	19.1	20.3%	362 (75.9%)	7 (1.5%)	60 (12.6%)	22 (4.6%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (4.2%)	93.2	15^th of 301 public elementary schools	95.0%		91.4	24^th of 252 public elementary schools	90.5%	9	84.2	73.3	67.7	74.6	68.9	82.8	74.4	75.6	77.3	$7,320	$609	$6,711
Cecil D Andrus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6100 Park Meadow Drive	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 939-3400	407	27	15.2	18.2%	319 (78.4%)	6 (1.5%)	45 (11.1%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.2%)	93.3	14^th of 301 public elementary schools	95.3%		90.9	27^th of 252 public elementary schools	89.3%	13	73.9	71.6	78.8	75.0	72.9	69.4	80.8	82.2	77.7	$6,957	$609	$6,348
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1100 East Chateau	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	Yes	(208) 350-4200	504	34	15.0	45.0%	290 (57.5%)	10 (2.0%)	164 (32.5%)	13 (2.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)	80.9	58^th of 301 public elementary schools	80.7%		87.4	32^nd of 252 public elementary schools	87.3%	26	67.1	67.7	63.3	66.1	48.8	71.8	59.4	71.3	66.8	$7,649	$1,034	$6,615

Frequently Asked Questions about Ustick Elementary School

How many students attend Ustick Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Ustick Elementary School.

What district is Ustick Elementary School in?

Joint School District No. 2

What is the racial makeup of Ustick Elementary School?

Students at Ustick Elementary School are 57% White, 30% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Is Ustick Elementary School a good school?

Ustick Elementary School ranks 214^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ustick Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Lewis & Clark Middle School
High : Centennial High School

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