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Adams Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

21^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 240 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Boise Independent District, which is ranked 33 out of 96 districts in the state, Adams Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Idaho.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with test scores significantly higher than district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Adams Elementary has a statewide ranking as high as 8th out of 166 schools and maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic status of the student population. The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.3 to 18.1 over the past few years.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Boise Independent District, Adams Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic achievement. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Adams Elementary had 76.8% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 62% at White Pine Elementary and 60.5% at Hawthorne Elementary. The school's strong performance, low chronic absenteeism, and favorable student-teacher ratio make it a standout educational institution in the Boise area.

200

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,646

Per pupil spending ?

12.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1725 East Warm Springs Avenue
Boise, ID 83712-8149

(208) 854-4190

District: Boise Independent District

Students who attend Adams Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	East Junior High School
High:	Timberline High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.0%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Hispanic:

5.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (76% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Idaho elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Boise Independent District

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg49%

Idaho avg47%

21^st of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 32Elementary Schools in the Boise Independent District

33^rd of 96Boise Independent District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	91.1	21 of 337	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	93.0	16 of 301	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	89.8	28 of 252	88.9%	★★★★☆
2022	90.8	11 of 188	94.1%	★★★★★
2021	94.2	8 of 166	95.2%	★★★★★
2019	88.3	15 of 171	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	88.7	18 of 254	92.9%	★★★★★
2017	79.8	45 of 292	84.6%	★★★★☆
2016	92.9	8 of 240	96.7%	★★★★★
2015	90.7	15 of 226	93.4%	★★★★★
2013	86.5	7 of 357	98.0%	★★★★★
2012	83.6	20 of 354	94.4%	★★★★★
2011	82.7	21 of 359	94.2%	★★★★★
2010	79.8	35 of 356	90.2%	★★★★★
2009	83.5	20 of 349	94.3%	★★★★★
2008	88.0	4 of 335	98.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Math77%+34 vs state

English Language Arts77%+23 vs state

Science72%+30 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, March 2, 2012

Lack of communication from faculty. unsupervised playground area is extremely unsafe. Children play near parking lot with no supervision. The school district ignored my complaint about this. Close Quote

Schools Near Adams Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)					ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)					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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 5th Grade	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
Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1725 East Warm Springs Avenue	Boise	83712	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-4190	200	13	15.4	12.5%	166 (83.0%)	3 (1.5%)	11 (5.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (8.0%)	91.1	21^st of 337 public elementary schools	93.8%		93	16^th of 301 public elementary schools	94.7%	5		77.1	72.2		76.8	72.2	72.2		80.0	66.7		76.8	$8,646	$399	$8,247
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	908 East Jefferson Street	Boise	83712	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-6030	284	16	17.2	16.2%	226 (79.6%)	10 (3.5%)	27 (9.5%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)	88.7	32^nd of 337 public elementary schools	90.5%		89.9	31^st of 301 public elementary schools	89.7%	1	77.5	77.3	75.7	64.3	73.6	73.0	73.0	61.5	59.1	78.4	78.6	69.1	$9,132	$686	$8,445
Garfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1914 Broadway Avenue	Boise	83706	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 854-4950	278	20	13.7	96.8%	138 (49.6%)	46 (16.5%)	60 (21.6%)	17 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.1%)	7.7	326^th of 337 public elementary schools	3.3%		11.2	273^rd of 301 public elementary schools	9.3%	53	26.7				16.4	27.0	27.0	27.6	33.3			23.1	$13,098	$2,388	$10,710
White Pine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	401 East Linden Street	Boise	83706	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-6530	555	30	18.2	29.5%	319 (57.5%)	43 (7.7%)	69 (12.4%)	80 (14.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.2%)	74.1	72^nd of 337 public elementary schools	78.6%		79.9	60^th of 301 public elementary schools	80.1%	12	61.0	58.3	61.9	67.1	62.0	55.8	55.8	54.3	59.0	64.7	71.4	62.3	$10,191	$708	$9,483
Peace Valley Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1845 South Federal Way	Boise	83705	Ada County	Peace Valley Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 205-8818	192	11	16.8		149 (77.6%)	3 (1.6%)	21 (10.9%)	7 (3.6%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)	34.5	226^th of 337 public elementary schools	32.9%		8.9	282^nd of 301 public elementary schools	6.3%	56		45.8			27.1		52.9	20.0	52.0		57.1	45.3	$7,081	$126	$6,955
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2100 East Victory	Boise	83706	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-5980	327	21	15.2	10.7%	258 (78.9%)	5 (1.5%)	26 (8.0%)	20 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	85.3	43^rd of 337 public elementary schools	87.2%		82.8	50^th of 301 public elementary schools	83.4%	7	61.4	71.1	64.2	63.4	65.0	71.7	71.7	65.9	77.3	76.5	61.0	70.6	$7,387	$450	$6,937
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1511 North 9th Street	Boise	83702	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-5450	248	15	16.0	15.3%	202 (81.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.5%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.2%)	89.7	28^th of 337 public elementary schools	91.7%		82.6	51^st of 301 public elementary schools	83.1%	23	73.3	85.4	55.3	58.5	68.0	73.7	73.7		82.9	81.6		80.7	$8,983	$449	$8,534
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2401 Targee Street	Boise	83705	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 854-5000	264	18	14.3	97.7%	166 (62.9%)	4 (1.5%)	38 (14.4%)	38 (14.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.1%)	64.3	102^nd of 337 public elementary schools	69.7%		52.1	141^st of 301 public elementary schools	53.2%	39	64.3	82.9	34.4	58.8	60.5	40.6	40.6	53.6	80.0	46.9	67.6	62.8	$11,303	$1,281	$10,022
Liberty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1740 East Bergeson Street	Boise	83706	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-5410	403	23	17.2	18.1%	315 (78.2%)	5 (1.2%)	37 (9.2%)	16 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (7.2%)	74.4	68^th of 337 public elementary schools	79.8%		76.3	71^st of 301 public elementary schools	76.4%	3	66.7	55.6	56.6	54.0	57.8	52.8	52.8	66.7	59.3	75.5	75.5	68.0	$9,487	$587	$8,900
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1607 North 15th Street	Boise	83702	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 854-6420	268	16	16.4	11.9%	225 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	96.5	2^nd of 337 public elementary schools	99.4%		91.9	21^st of 301 public elementary schools	93.0%	19			85.7	76.1	79.9	76.5	76.5	85.3			73.9	73.9	$9,432	$564	$8,868

Frequently Asked Questions about Adams Elementary School

How many students attend Adams Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 200 students attended Adams Elementary School.

What district is Adams Elementary School in?

Boise Independent District

Is Adams Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 6.2% of Idaho elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Adams Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Adams Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Junior High School
High : Timberline High School

What is the racial makeup of Adams Elementary School?

Students at Adams Elementary School are 83% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

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