Serving 33 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Boise Online School - Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boise Online School - Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Boise Online School - Elementary School's student population of 33 students has declined by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
33 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Boise Online School - Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boise Online School - Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#312 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
24%
20%

Black
n/a
1%
White
67%
73%

Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boise Online School - Elementary School's ranking?
Boise Online School - Elementary School is ranked #312 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Boise Online School - Elementary School?
33 students attend Boise Online School - Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Boise Online School - Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boise Online School - Elementary School?
Boise Online School - Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boise Online School - Elementary School offer ?
Boise Online School - Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Boise Online School - Elementary School part of?
Boise Online School - Elementary School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Boise Online School - Elementary School located?
Boise Online School - Elementary School is located in the Southwest Ada County Alliance neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 12 other public schools located in Southwest Ada County Alliance.
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