Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pepper Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pepper Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pepper Ridge Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pepper Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pepper Ridge Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
74%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pepper Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Pepper Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Pepper Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Pepper Ridge Elementary School?
514 students attend Pepper Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Pepper Ridge Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pepper Ridge Elementary School?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pepper Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pepper Ridge Elementary School part of?
Pepper Ridge Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
In what neighborhood is Pepper Ridge Elementary School located?
Pepper Ridge 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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