Silver Sage Elementary School

Summary:

Silver Sage Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 329 students in grades PK-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.

While Silver Sage has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (13.37%) and Hispanic (11.25%) students, it faces several challenges. The school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 13.3% to 32% over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 13.3% to 26.3%. Additionally, Silver Sage's test scores, particularly in Math and English Language Arts, are consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.8% of Silver Sage students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 57.5% for the district and 42.2% for the state. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15.38% to 44.68% over the past few years, compared to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 21.23% to 26.15%.

Silver Sage's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 104th out of 171 Idaho elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 233rd out of 301 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 2 stars to 1 star. While Silver Sage is part of the same school district as the nearby high-performing schools like Lake Hazel Elementary and Pepper Ridge Elementary, its academic performance lags significantly behind these schools. Addressing the challenges at Silver Sage will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on improving attendance and engagement among the student body.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7700 Snohomish Street
Boise, ID 83709-5975

(208) 855-4485

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
233^rd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,074

Students who attend Silver Sage Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lake Hazel Middle School
High:	Mountain View High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 309

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.6%

African American:

12.6%

Hispanic:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Silver Sage Elementary School ranks worse than 77.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 32^nd among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.52. (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 Student population at Silver Sage Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.6%), African American (12.6%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silver Sage Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 9^th best among 33 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Silver Sage Elementary School employs 20.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silver Sage Elementary School is $8,074, which is the 3^rd highest among 33 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Silver Sage Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Silver Sage Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	46.01	208^th	335	37.9%
2009	48.99	204^th	349	41.5%
2010	64.47	113^th	356	68.3%
2011	56.34	175^th	359	51.3%
2012	49.29	203^rd	354	42.7%
2013	56.25	177^th	357	50.4%
2015	27.00	168^th	226	25.7%
2016	31.71	169^th	240	29.6%
2017	49.07	149^th	292	49.0%
2018	45.61	139^th	254	45.3%
2019	40.03	104^th	171	39.2%
2021	32.55	112^th	166	32.5%
2023	49.85	126^th	252	50.0%
2024	22.52	233^rd	301	22.6%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a principal
Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Great school on upswing....had some challenges but those are behind us now! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Silver Sage 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	300	300
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	309	309
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	281	281
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	287	287
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	292	292
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	292	292
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	303	303
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	247	247
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	231	231
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	225	225
2001	214	2	3	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	234
2002	270	4	1	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	293
2003	270	4	1	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	293
2004	259	7	8	21	13	n/a	n/a	0	308
2005	283	6	10	20	12	n/a	n/a	0	331
2006	272	10	9	22	12	n/a	n/a	0	325
2007	293	14	8	24	6	n/a	n/a	0	345
2008	270	12	9	34	5	n/a	n/a	0	330
2009	262	9	12	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	319
2010	241	9	2	51	2	n/a	n/a	0	305
2011	275	9	2	35	2	2	17	0	342
2012	272	8	2	32	1	1	21	0	337
2013	254	6	5	47	1	3	22	0	338
2014	284	7	5	51	1	5	27	0	380
2015	287	13	2	41	3	6	26	0	378
2016	297	11	3	31	3	4	22	0	371
2017	283	12	4	38	1	2	16	0	356
2018	262	12	2	38	2	2	31	0	349
2019	227	7	5	36	1	2	31	0	309
2020	216	6	6	38	0	4	24	0	294
2021	179	3	7	32	0	1	16	0	238
2022	192	11	7	34	0	0	16	0	260
2023	201	44	23	37	0	2	22	0	329
2024	181	39	26	37	0	1	25	0	309

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 Silver Sage Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	300	15.6	19.2	7
1992	309	16.8	18.3	7.1
1993	281	14.7	19.1	6.4
1994	287	16.1	17.8	7.7
1995	292	15.8	18.5	2.1
1996	292	15.8	18.5	2.1
1997	303	15.8	19.2	5.3
1998	247	11.9	20.8	6.1
1999	231	12.9	17.9	13.4
2000	225	13.5	16.7	11.1
2001	234	13.1	17.9	15
2002	293	15.8	18.5	20.1
2003	293	15.8	18.5	20.1
2004	308	14.3	21.5	24.4
2005	331	15.5	21.4	32.9
2006	325	17.2	18.9	33.2
2007	345	16.3	21.2	26.7
2008	330	15.1	21.9	31.5
2009	319	18.0	17.7	34.2
2010	305	19.2	15.8	33.4
2011	342	16.1	21.1	29.8
2012	337	14.6	22.9	38.3
2013	338	16.2	20.8	45
2014	380	16.0	23.7	40.5
2015	378	16.0	23.6	43.4
2016	371	19.0	19.5	27.8
2017	356	17.2	20.6	38.8
2018	349	19.7	17.7	32.1
2019	309	16.8	18.3	32.7
2020	294	17.6	16.7	32.3
2021	238	15.6	15.2	23.9
2022	260	16.1	16.1	15.4
2023	329	19.2	17.0	44.7
2024	309	20.2	15.2	56

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 Silver Sage Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	300	15.6	19.2	7
1992	309	16.8	18.3	7.1
1993	281	14.7	19.1	6.4
1994	287	16.1	17.8	7.7
1995	292	15.8	18.5	2.1
1996	292	15.8	18.5	2.1
1997	303	15.8	19.2	5.3
1998	247	11.9	20.8	6.1
1999	231	12.9	17.9	13.4
2000	225	13.5	16.7	11.1
2001	234	13.1	17.9	15
2002	293	15.8	18.5	20.1
2003	293	15.8	18.5	20.1
2004	308	14.3	21.5	24.4
2005	331	15.5	21.4	32.9
2006	325	17.2	18.9	33.2
2007	345	16.3	21.2	26.7
2008	330	15.1	21.9	31.5
2009	319	18.0	17.7	34.2
2010	305	19.2	15.8	33.4
2011	342	16.1	21.1	29.8
2012	337	14.6	22.9	38.3
2013	338	16.2	20.8	45
2014	380	16.0	23.7	40.5
2015	378	16.0	23.6	43.4
2016	371	19.0	19.5	27.8
2017	356	17.2	20.6	38.8
2018	349	19.7	17.7	32.1
2019	309	16.8	18.3	32.7
2020	294	17.6	16.7	32.3
2021	238	15.6	15.2	23.9
2022	260	16.1	16.1	15.4
2023	329	19.2	17.0	44.7
2024	309	20.2	15.2	56

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 Silver Sage Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (7.5%)	$7,465 (92.5%)	$8,074

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Silver Sage Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 104^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 126^th of 252 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Silver Sage Elementary School)	50	43.6	6.4%
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 English Language Arts (Silver Sage Elementary School)	51.3	51.2	0.1%
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 (Silver Sage Elementary School)	58.3	52.5	5.8%
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 (Silver Sage Elementary School)	49.6	44.2	5.4%
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 English Language Arts (Silver Sage Elementary School)	53.2	49.6	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	309	329	6.5%
African American	7	44	528.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	23	360%
Hispanic	36	37	2.8%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	227	201	11.5%
Two or More Races	31	22	29%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.7%	44.7%	12%

Schools Near Silver Sage 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 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
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	309	20	15.2	56.0%	181 (58.6%)	39 (12.6%)	37 (12.0%)	26 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.1%)	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
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	33	4	8.8		22 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	2 (6.1%)								(n/a)
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	384	23	17.0	31.3%	297 (77.3%)	7 (1.8%)	41 (10.7%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	22 (5.7%)	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
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	368	22	17.1	29.9%	286 (77.7%)	5 (1.4%)	35 (9.5%)	9 (2.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.2%)	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
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	497	37	13.3	58.6%	251 (50.5%)	82 (16.5%)	88 (17.7%)	27 (5.4%)	3 (0.6%)	14 (2.8%)	32 (6.4%)	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
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	460	24	19.1	22.0%	380 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.0%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	31 (6.7%)	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
Grace Jordan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6411 West Fairfield	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5580	375	21	18.0	52.0%	228 (60.8%)	19 (5.1%)	103 (27.5%)	8 (2.1%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	21.2	236^th of 301 public elementary schools	21.6%		19.8	204^th of 252 public elementary schools	19.0%	32	32.2	20.9	35.7	25.0	28.3	40.0	27.5	35.4	47.2	47.9	38.8	$9,698	$1,751	$7,947
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2045 South Pond Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5080	274	18	15.4	70.4%	168 (61.3%)	30 (10.9%)	45 (16.4%)	13 (4.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (4.7%)	15.5	251^st of 301 public elementary schools	16.6%		23.5	196^th of 252 public elementary schools	22.2%	55	32.3	24.0	22.5	23.5	25.1	35.7	23.3	34.1			41.6	$10,972	$1,876	$9,096
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	348	25	14.0	29.6%	262 (75.3%)	8 (2.3%)	48 (13.8%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.3%)	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
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	506	28	18.4	27.5%	360 (71.1%)	7 (1.4%)	78 (15.4%)	21 (4.2%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	33 (6.5%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Sage Elementary School

Is Silver Sage Elementary School a good school?

Silver Sage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Idaho elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Silver Sage Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Silver Sage Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Hazel Middle School
High : Mountain View High School

How many students attend Silver Sage Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 309 students attended Silver Sage Elementary School.

What district is Silver Sage Elementary School in?

Joint School District No. 2

What is the racial makeup of Silver Sage Elementary School?

Students at Silver Sage Elementary School are 59% White, 13% African American, 12% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

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