Excellent
#111 of 719 schools in ID
Top 15% in state
Christine Donnell School of the Arts
Elementary School · Joint School District No. 2 · Boise, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7075 SOUTH FIVE MILE ROAD, Boise, ID 83709
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Christine Donnell School of the Arts score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Christine Donnell School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boise), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,893
Median home value
$440,700
Median rent
$1,743/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hazel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Desert Sage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Amity Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Hillsdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 745 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Joint School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #23 of 60
- District spending per student
- $9,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Christine Donnell School of the Arts is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christine Donnell School of the Arts
Christine Donnell School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Boise, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #111 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christine Donnell School of the Arts
What grades does Christine Donnell School of the Arts serve?
Christine Donnell School of the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Christine Donnell School of the Arts?
Christine Donnell School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christine Donnell School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Christine Donnell School of the Arts is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christine Donnell School of the Arts rank in ID?
Christine Donnell School of the Arts ranks #111 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Christine Donnell School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Christine Donnell School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Christine Donnell School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christine Donnell School of the Arts has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Christine Donnell School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Christine Donnell School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Christine Donnell School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Christine Donnell School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christine Donnell School of the Arts?
22.0% of students at Christine Donnell School of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (208) 855-4364
- Area population (ZIP 83709)
- 58,631
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83709; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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