Koelsch Elementary School

Summary:

Koelsch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 320 students in grades PK-6. While part of the Boise Independent District, which is ranked 37 out of 77 districts in the state, Koelsch faces significant challenges that set it apart from many of its neighboring schools.

Koelsch Elementary has a chronic absenteeism rate of 36.5%, which is significantly higher than the district average of 28.5% and the rates of nearby schools like Lowell Elementary (19.9%) and Mountain View Elementary (33.5%). Academically, Koelsch consistently underperforms, with proficiency rates in math, science, and English Language Arts that are well below the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, also highlights the importance of ensuring equitable educational opportunities.

Koelsch Elementary's struggles are further compounded by its high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. These factors, combined with Koelsch's declining statewide ranking and 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggest that targeted interventions and support services could be crucial in addressing the school's challenges and improving educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2015 North Curtis Road
       Boise, ID  83706-1096


(208) 854-5300

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,259 Help


Students who attend Koelsch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fairmont Junior High School
High:    Capital Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
Hispanic:
27.0%
African American:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Koelsch Elementary School ranks worse than 99% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.97. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Koelsch Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Hispanic (27%), African American (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Koelsch Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 5th best among 32 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Koelsch Elementary School is $10,259, which is the 8th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Koelsch Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Koelsch Elementary School 298th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Koelsch Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Boise Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boise Independent District 37th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Koelsch Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Koelsch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 23.67 296th 335 11.6%
2009 20.01 315th 349 9.7%
2010 18.93 329th 356 7.6%
2011 24.11 311th 359 13.4%
2012 24.06 311th 354 12.1%
2013 19.44 324th 357 9.2%
2015 19.34 193rd 226 14.6%
2016 10.93 227th 240 5.4%
2017 11.00 272nd 292 6.8%
2018 15.60 224th 254 11.8%
2019 7.96 169th 171 1.2%
2022 7.60 182nd 188 3.2%
2023 6.70 247th 252 2.0%
2024 3.97 298th 301 1.0%
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Rank History for White students at Koelsch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.78 28th 31 9.7%
2022 20.86 30th 37 18.9%
2024 8.53 132nd 135 2.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Koelsch Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 420 420
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 413 413
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 438 438
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 455 455
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 441 441
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 402 402
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 391 391
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 371 371
2001 320 8 13 35 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 307 10 16 35 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2003 307 10 16 35 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2004 286 12 21 26 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 293 16 26 22 2 n/a n/a 0 359
2006 282 19 17 14 4 n/a n/a 0 336
2007 300 18 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2008 284 22 12 29 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2009 289 19 36 50 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 201 34 14 52 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2011 212 27 21 52 1 0 7 0 320
2012 201 16 20 47 4 0 7 0 295
2013 207 12 11 54 2 1 11 0 298
2014 242 15 5 55 5 2 10 0 334
2015 294 28 11 95 8 3 16 0 455
2016 266 19 10 104 10 3 19 0 431
2017 234 30 13 99 7 9 23 0 415
2018 236 27 12 94 8 7 14 0 398
2019 211 35 12 87 7 4 14 0 370
2020 216 37 12 99 4 7 20 0 395
2021 121 27 9 75 2 2 16 0 252
2022 164 34 9 86 2 2 14 0 311
2023 170 40 7 88 0 2 13 0 320
2024 165 43 6 86 0 6 12 0 318

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 Koelsch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 420 21.5 19.5 14.3
1992 413 23.9 17.2 15.3
1993 438 20.6 21.3 21.2
1994 455 20.1 22.6 25.7
1995 460 22.6 20.4 17.4
1996 460 22.6 20.4 17.4
1997 441 24.5 18.0 17.9
1998 402 20.7 19.4 17.2
1999 391 20.6 19.0 38.6
2000 371 20.6 18.0 37.5
2001 377 20.2 18.7 41.6
2002 369 21.6 17.1 51.8
2003 369 21.6 17.1 51.8
2004 347 21.5 16.1 46.7
2005 359 21.0 17.1 47.6
2006 336 21.0 16.0 46.7
2007 342 20.5 16.7 52
2008 347 22.0 15.8 48.7
2009 394 22.2 17.7 59.9
2010 302 20.5 14.7 77.8
2011 320 22.0 14.5 67.5
2012 295 20.0 14.7 59
2013 298 20.4 14.6 63.4
2014 334 18.2 18.3 95.8
2015 455 24.0 18.9 100
2016 431 25.0 17.2 99.1
2017 415 23.5 17.6 99
2018 398 22.4 17.7 99.2
2019 370 19.7 18.7 98.9
2020 395 21.3 18.5 99
2021 252 18.4 13.6 99.2
2022 311 22.7 13.6 99
2023 320 19.5 16.4 99.1
2024 318 21.9 14.4 99.1

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 Koelsch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 420 21.5 19.5 14.3
1992 413 23.9 17.2 15.3
1993 438 20.6 21.3 21.2
1994 455 20.1 22.6 25.7
1995 460 22.6 20.4 17.4
1996 460 22.6 20.4 17.4
1997 441 24.5 18.0 17.9
1998 402 20.7 19.4 17.2
1999 391 20.6 19.0 38.6
2000 371 20.6 18.0 37.5
2001 377 20.2 18.7 41.6
2002 369 21.6 17.1 51.8
2003 369 21.6 17.1 51.8
2004 347 21.5 16.1 46.7
2005 359 21.0 17.1 47.6
2006 336 21.0 16.0 46.7
2007 342 20.5 16.7 52
2008 347 22.0 15.8 48.7
2009 394 22.2 17.7 59.9
2010 302 20.5 14.7 77.8
2011 320 22.0 14.5 67.5
2012 295 20.0 14.7 59
2013 298 20.4 14.6 63.4
2014 334 18.2 18.3 95.8
2015 455 24.0 18.9 100
2016 431 25.0 17.2 99.1
2017 415 23.5 17.6 99
2018 398 22.4 17.7 99.2
2019 370 19.7 18.7 98.9
2020 395 21.3 18.5 99
2021 252 18.4 13.6 99.2
2022 311 22.7 13.6 99
2023 320 19.5 16.4 99.1
2024 318 21.9 14.4 99.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Koelsch Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,897 (18.5%) $8,362 (81.5%) $10,259

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Koelsch Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 247th of 252 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Koelsch Elementary School)30.112.2
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)55.650.2
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Koelsch Elementary School)29.332.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)55.654.2
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5252
5th Grade Math (Koelsch Elementary School)17.228.9
 11.7%
   5th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)4345.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.942.6
 2.3%
6th Grade Math (Koelsch Elementary School)31.618
 13.6%
   6th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)44.250.5
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Koelsch Elementary School)4928.6
 20.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)59.755.1
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
All Grades Math (Koelsch Elementary School)22.618.4
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)46.545.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Koelsch Elementary School)46.532.5
 14%
   All Grades Science (Boise Independent District)58.740.8
 17.9%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Koelsch Elementary School)37.123.4
 13.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.355.5
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students370320
 13.5%
African American3540
 14.3%
American Indian70
 100%
Asian127
 41.7%
Hispanic8788
 1.1%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White211170
 19.4%
Two or More Races1413
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.9%99.1%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Koelsch Elementary School

Koelsch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Idaho elementary schools.

Students at Koelsch Elementary School are 52% White, 27% Hispanic, 14% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

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

Middle : Fairmont Junior High School
High : Capital Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 318 students attended Koelsch Elementary School.


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