Pepper Ridge Elementary

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Pepper Ridge Elementary ranks 57 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pepper Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 514 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.

Pepper Ridge Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Idaho, with strong academic performance that exceeds state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 62.8% of students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 57.5% for the district and 42.2% for the state. In English Language Arts, 69.6% of Pepper Ridge students were proficient or better, compared to 69% for the district and 53.3% for the state. The school also has high rankings for its female, male, and White student subgroups, indicating consistent excellence across different demographics.

Pepper Ridge Elementary stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 74.51% White, 13.81% Hispanic, 3.11% Asian, and 6.61% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Siena Elementary and Hillsdale Elementary, which have student populations over 80% White. Additionally, Pepper Ridge has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 23.0% in 2021-2022 to 17.1% in 2022-2023, though this is still higher than the state average. Overall, Pepper Ridge Elementary's consistent high performance, diverse student body, and positive attendance trends make it an attractive option for families in the Boise area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2252 South Sumpter Way
Boise, ID 83709-8134

(208) 855-4130

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,440

Students who attend Pepper Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lewis & Clark Middle School
High:	Mountain View High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 514

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.5%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pepper Ridge Elementary ranks better than 81.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 19^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 81.13. (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 Pepper Ridge 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 Pepper Ridge Elementary is $6,440. 26 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pepper Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pepper Ridge Elementary 57^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Pepper Ridge 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 Pepper Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pepper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	82.60	20^th	335	94.0%
2009	82.38	25^th	349	92.8%
2010	83.75	18^th	356	94.9%
2011	75.48	55^th	359	84.7%
2012	68.12	100^th	354	71.8%
2013	58.88	156^th	357	56.3%
2015	81.92	30^th	226	86.7%
2016	84.29	32^nd	240	86.7%
2017	91.40	12^th	292	95.9%
2018	85.20	27^th	254	89.4%
2019	69.57	49^th	171	71.3%
2021	60.20	59^th	166	64.5%
2022	76.27	45^th	188	76.1%
2023	79.35	53^rd	252	79.0%
2024	81.13	57^th	301	81.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Pepper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	85.88	12^th	121	90.1%
2022	82.07	2^nd	23	91.3%
2024	73.49	16^th	69	76.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Pepper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	82.78	19^th	121	84.3%
2022	90.09	1^st	23	95.7%
2024	89.07	7^th	69	89.9%

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Rank History for White students at Pepper Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	87.96	20^th	135	85.2%

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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 Pepper Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	588	10	25	19	1	n/a	n/a	643
2006	680	10	24	27	2	n/a	n/a	743
2007	590	4	16	13	1	n/a	n/a	624
2008	579	4	19	13	0	n/a	n/a	615
2009	600	1	24	13	1	n/a	n/a	639
2010	508	5	22	49	4	n/a	n/a	588
2011	548	3	25	43	4	0	15	638
2012	576	2	27	32	2	0	19	658
2013	554	1	25	36	4	1	17	638
2014	576	4	20	40	5	1	21	667
2015	579	6	20	39	3	1	20	668
2016	555	10	20	52	1	1	25	664
2017	511	4	16	55	1	0	23	610
2018	483	3	11	57	3	0	26	583
2019	506	2	14	46	2	3	24	597
2020	492	4	13	38	5	1	19	572
2021	376	2	12	39	3	0	24	456
2022	432	6	16	58	3	5	23	543
2023	383	4	16	71	2	4	34	514

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 Pepper Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	643	30.7	20.9	18
2006	743	31.9	23.3	20.3
2007	624	30.4	20.5	12.5
2008	615	27.3	22.5	9.9
2009	639	27.6	23.1	13.8
2010	588	27.5	21.3	13.9
2011	638	28.0	22.7	18.3
2012	658	28.5	23.0	22.9
2013	638	28.5	22.3	21.8
2014	667	27.5	24.2	19.9
2015	668	29.0	23.0	21.4
2016	664	31.0	21.4	14.5
2017	610	28.4	21.4	21.8
2018	583	27.6	21.1	22
2019	597	26.5	22.5	19.6
2020	572	25.7	22.2	19.8
2021	456	23.8	19.0	13.4
2022	543	27.5	19.7	10.3
2023	514	29.0	17.7	26.1

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 Pepper Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	643	30.7	20.9	18
2006	743	31.9	23.3	20.3
2007	624	30.4	20.5	12.5
2008	615	27.3	22.5	9.9
2009	639	27.6	23.1	13.8
2010	588	27.5	21.3	13.9
2011	638	28.0	22.7	18.3
2012	658	28.5	23.0	22.9
2013	638	28.5	22.3	21.8
2014	667	27.5	24.2	19.9
2015	668	29.0	23.0	21.4
2016	664	31.0	21.4	14.5
2017	610	28.4	21.4	21.8
2018	583	27.6	21.1	22
2019	597	26.5	22.5	19.6
2020	572	25.7	22.2	19.8
2021	456	23.8	19.0	13.4
2022	543	27.5	19.7	10.3
2023	514	29.0	17.7	26.1

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 Pepper Ridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (9.5%)	$5,831 (90.5%)	$6,440

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pepper Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 53^rd of 252 Elementary schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pepper Ridge Elementary)	67.3	59.8	7.5%
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 (Pepper Ridge Elementary)	61.9	55.2	6.7%
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 (Pepper Ridge Elementary)	56.8	66.7	9.9%
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 (Pepper Ridge Elementary)	63.2	66.7	3.5%
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 (Pepper Ridge Elementary)	50.9	53.8	2.9%
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 (Pepper Ridge Elementary)	74.7	66.6	8.1%
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 (Pepper Ridge Elementary)	57.9	60.2	2.3%
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 (Pepper Ridge Elementary)	80	52.6	27.4%
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 (Pepper Ridge Elementary)	67.2	63	4.2%
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	597	514	13.9%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	14	16	14.3%
Hispanic	46	71	54.3%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	506	383	24.3%
Two or More Races	24	34	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.6%	26.1%	6.5%

Schools Near Pepper Ridge 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 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
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
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12311 West Braddock Drive	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 321-2150	678	35	19.3	17.4%	556 (82.0%)	6 (0.9%)	55 (8.1%)	16 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (6.0%)	89.1	32^nd of 301 public elementary schools	89.4%		91.6	22^nd of 252 public elementary schools	91.3%	10	75.9	77.2	62.5		72.4	60.4	74.1	75.2	68.7		72.9	$6,780	$609	$6,171
Siena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2870 East Rome Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4370	655	33	19.6	14.4%	526 (80.3%)	7 (1.1%)	63 (9.6%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.2%)	87.1	39^th of 301 public elementary schools	87.0%		93.3	14^th of 252 public elementary schools	94.4%	25	64.5	67.5	74.4		69.1	71.7	66.7	64.1	79.5		70.5	$6,578	$609	$5,969
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
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
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
Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	730 North Mitchell	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 854-5170	484	28	17.2	56.2%	259 (53.5%)	32 (6.6%)	141 (29.1%)	29 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	7.3	287^th of 301 public elementary schools	4.7%		10.3	236^th of 252 public elementary schools	6.3%	51	16.0	28.5	17.1	11.4	17.7		14.1	28.3	43.3	29.8	29.0	$10,030	$1,515	$8,515
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)
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
Mary McPherson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 East Amity Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4300	457	26	17.5	21.7%	359 (78.6%)	6 (1.3%)	50 (10.9%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)	76.3	70^th of 301 public elementary schools	76.7%		82.1	43^rd of 252 public elementary schools	82.9%	27	50.7	62.6	62.7		58.7	62.7	58.2	64.6	72.6		65.5	$6,373	$609	$5,763

Frequently Asked Questions about Pepper Ridge Elementary

What district is Pepper Ridge Elementary in?

Joint School District No. 2

What schools do graduates of Pepper Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pepper Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis & Clark Middle School
High : Mountain View High School

How many students attend Pepper Ridge Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 514 students attended Pepper Ridge Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pepper Ridge Elementary?

Students at Pepper Ridge Elementary are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Pepper Ridge Elementary a good school?

Pepper Ridge Elementary ranks 57^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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