Cecil D Andrus Elementary

Summary:

Cecil D Andrus Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Joint School District No. 2. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement and a strong school community.

Cecil D Andrus Elementary boasts impressive academic results, with proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts that significantly exceed the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 75% of students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 57.5% in the district and 42.2% statewide. The school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and 14th-place ranking out of 301 schools in Idaho further demonstrate its academic excellence.

While Cecil D Andrus Elementary outperforms many nearby schools, such as Rolling Hills Public Charter and McMillan Elementary, in metrics like academic performance and chronic absenteeism, the school's student population is notably less diverse than some of its counterparts. This demographic difference warrants further exploration to ensure equitable access and representation within the Joint School District No. 2.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6100 Park Meadow Drive
Boise, ID 83713-1300

(208) 939-3400

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,957

Students who attend Cecil D Andrus Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Eagle Middle School
High:	Eagle High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 421

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.2%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cecil D Andrus Elementary ranks better than 95.3% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 5^th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.27. (See more...)

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Cecil D Andrus Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cecil D Andrus Elementary is $6,957, which is the 12^th highest among 33 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cecil D Andrus Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cecil D Andrus Elementary 14^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Cecil D Andrus Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Cecil D Andrus Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cecil D Andrus Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	79.68	36^th	335	89.3%
2009	67.17	98^th	349	71.9%
2010	71.43	74^th	356	79.2%
2011	68.12	97^th	359	73.0%
2012	72.04	76^th	354	78.5%
2013	79.37	38^th	357	89.4%
2015	92.33	7^th	226	96.9%
2016	91.19	11^th	240	95.4%
2017	88.32	20^th	292	93.2%
2018	92.39	9^th	254	96.5%
2019	82.87	23^rd	171	86.5%
2021	90.97	10^th	166	94.0%
2022	89.74	16^th	188	91.5%
2023	90.85	27^th	252	89.3%
2024	93.27	14^th	301	95.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Cecil D Andrus Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	89.18	3^rd	121	97.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Cecil D Andrus Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	91.68	4^th	121	96.7%

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Rank History for White students at Cecil D Andrus Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	92.60	2^nd	37	94.6%
2024	93.89	7^th	135	94.8%

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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 Cecil D Andrus Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	610	610
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	720	720
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	787	787
2001	604	6	15	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2002	573	3	18	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
2003	573	3	18	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	618
2004	483	2	17	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
2005	514	1	26	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2006	591	8	49	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
2007	583	8	47	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	666
2008	517	9	49	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	597
2009	518	16	44	16	4	n/a	n/a	0	598
2010	514	11	39	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	597
2011	508	14	36	26	3	4	10	0	601
2012	524	11	32	27	2	3	11	0	610
2013	544	11	25	33	2	4	13	0	632
2014	564	12	26	45	4	7	8	0	666
2015	545	12	20	35	2	2	10	0	626
2016	549	9	21	30	3	1	17	0	630
2017	570	12	20	40	2	1	23	0	668
2018	553	12	18	30	2	2	31	0	648
2019	456	6	19	33	3	2	32	0	551
2020	444	3	21	38	1	2	25	0	534
2021	311	6	10	29	1	2	20	0	379
2022	385	5	15	34	2	2	21	0	464
2023	346	7	13	34	1	1	19	0	421

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 Cecil D Andrus Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	610	29.0	21.0	8.9
1999	720	35.3	20.4	12.6
2000	787	39.0	20.2	14.4
2001	675	34.0	19.9	15.3
2002	618	29.1	21.2	12.5
2003	618	29.1	21.2	12.5
2004	524	27.0	19.4	12.2
2005	561	27.5	20.4	12.7
2006	668	31.5	21.2	12.3
2007	666	32.8	20.3	12.8
2008	597	31.5	19.0	12.6
2009	598	30.3	19.7	11.5
2010	597	31.0	19.2	13.6
2011	601	30.0	20.0	15.6
2012	610	26.5	23.0	22.8
2013	632	26.9	23.4	21.5
2014	666	27.2	24.4	19.4
2015	626	30.0	20.8	22
2016	630	30.0	21.0	14.3
2017	668	29.4	22.7	17.2
2018	648	30.8	21.0	18.8
2019	551	28.6	19.2	19.8
2020	534	28.2	18.9	17.8
2021	379	23.0	16.4	14
2022	464	26.5	17.5	12.9
2023	421	27.0	15.5	17.6

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 Cecil D Andrus Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	610	29.0	21.0	8.9
1999	720	35.3	20.4	12.6
2000	787	39.0	20.2	14.4
2001	675	34.0	19.9	15.3
2002	618	29.1	21.2	12.5
2003	618	29.1	21.2	12.5
2004	524	27.0	19.4	12.2
2005	561	27.5	20.4	12.7
2006	668	31.5	21.2	12.3
2007	666	32.8	20.3	12.8
2008	597	31.5	19.0	12.6
2009	598	30.3	19.7	11.5
2010	597	31.0	19.2	13.6
2011	601	30.0	20.0	15.6
2012	610	26.5	23.0	22.8
2013	632	26.9	23.4	21.5
2014	666	27.2	24.4	19.4
2015	626	30.0	20.8	22
2016	630	30.0	21.0	14.3
2017	668	29.4	22.7	17.2
2018	648	30.8	21.0	18.8
2019	551	28.6	19.2	19.8
2020	534	28.2	18.9	17.8
2021	379	23.0	16.4	14
2022	464	26.5	17.5	12.9
2023	421	27.0	15.5	17.6

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 Cecil D Andrus Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (8.8%)	$6,348 (91.2%)	$6,957

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cecil D Andrus Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 27^th of 252 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cecil D Andrus Elementary)	66.7	70.2	3.5%
3rd Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	67.3	67.2	0.1%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cecil D Andrus Elementary)	65.6	64.9	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	62.3	60.6	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Cecil D Andrus Elementary)	66.7	79.6	12.9%
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 (Cecil D Andrus Elementary)	68.7	71.6	2.9%
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 Math (Cecil D Andrus Elementary)	67.5	69.7	2.2%
5th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	60	63.6	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cecil D Andrus Elementary)	76.1	69.7	6.4%
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 (Cecil D Andrus Elementary)	67	73.5	6.5%
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 (Cecil D Andrus Elementary)	85.7	60.8	24.9%
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 (Cecil D Andrus Elementary)	70.6	68.9	1.7%
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	551	421	23.6%
African American	6	7	16.7%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	19	13	31.6%
Hispanic	33	34	3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	456	346	24.1%
Two or More Races	32	19	40.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.8%	17.6%	2.2%

Schools Near Cecil D Andrus Elementary

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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
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	421	27	15.5	17.6%	346 (82.2%)	7 (1.7%)	34 (8.1%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.5%)	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
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	266	16	17.0	28.2%	213 (80.1%)	2 (0.8%)	29 (10.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.1%)	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
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	667	34	19.8	15.1%	552 (82.8%)	3 (0.4%)	52 (7.8%)	20 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.8%)	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
McMillan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10901 McMillan	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 855-4475	257	20	13.0	56.0%	192 (74.7%)	11 (4.3%)	33 (12.8%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	14 (5.4%)	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
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	269	23	11.5	60.6%	187 (69.5%)	30 (11.2%)	23 (8.6%)	12 (4.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	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
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 East Leigh Field Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4090	463	26	17.8	19.7%	372 (80.3%)	7 (1.5%)	45 (9.7%)	20 (4.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.5%)	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
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	357	27	13.2	59.7%	214 (59.9%)	20 (5.6%)	76 (21.3%)	27 (7.6%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.6%)	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
Prospect Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 North Red Horse Way	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4000	532	29	18.2	14.8%	417 (78.4%)	9 (1.7%)	47 (8.8%)	19 (3.6%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.2%)	93.9	9^th of 301 public elementary schools	97.0%		94.6	7^th of 252 public elementary schools	97.2%	2		83.1		75.4	66.0	68.2	85.0	81.2	78.4	$6,599	$609	$5,990
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	372	26	14.5	40.1%	269 (72.3%)	25 (6.7%)	43 (11.6%)	7 (1.9%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.2%)	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
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	427	27	16.1	39.3%	302 (70.7%)	7 (1.6%)	78 (18.3%)	11 (2.6%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.4%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cecil D Andrus Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Cecil D Andrus Elementary?

Students at Cecil D Andrus Elementary are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Cecil D Andrus Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cecil D Andrus Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eagle Middle School
High : Eagle High School

What district is Cecil D Andrus Elementary in?

Joint School District No. 2

How many students attend Cecil D Andrus Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Cecil D Andrus Elementary.

Is Cecil D Andrus Elementary a good school?

Yes! Cecil D Andrus Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 14^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools.

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