Owyhee Elementary School

Summary:

Owyhee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 170. The school faces significant challenges, with declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a growing population of students from low-income families.

Owyhee Elementary has seen a steady decline in its academic performance over the years, dropping from a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 35 Idaho elementary schools in the late 2000s to a 0-star rating and ranking 275 out of 301 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Only 25% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 44.8% for the Boise Independent District and 42.2% for the state. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rate for All Grades was also significantly lower at 35.2%, compared to 53.5% for the district and 53.3% for the state. Additionally, Owyhee Elementary has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 33.3% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools in the Boise Independent District, Owyhee Elementary's performance is generally lower. For example, White Pine Elementary School, located about 2.34 miles away, had significantly higher test scores in both Math and English Language Arts, with 60.8% and 67.4% proficiency rates, respectively, for All Grades in the 2023-2024 school year. Owyhee Elementary will need to address these issues to improve student outcomes and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3434 Pasadena Drive
       Boise, ID  83705-4601


(208) 854-5850

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
275th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,218 Help


Students who attend Owyhee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Les Bois Junior High School
High:    Timberline High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  170

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.2%
Hispanic:
20.6%
Two or more races:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Owyhee Elementary School ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 29th 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 10.92. (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 Owyhee Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Boise Independent District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owyhee Elementary School is $13,218, which is the highest among 32 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Owyhee Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Owyhee Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Owyhee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 72.09 66th 335 80.3%
2009 73.68 64th 349 81.7%
2010 81.13 28th 356 92.1%
2011 79.09 35th 359 90.3%
2012 71.76 79th 354 77.7%
2013 70.90 78th 357 78.2%
2017 13.34 266th 292 8.9%
2018 34.04 168th 254 33.9%
2019 26.82 129th 171 24.6%
2021 46.67 88th 166 47.0%
2023 26.87 187th 252 25.8%
2024 10.92 275th 301 8.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Owyhee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.38 8th 19 57.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Owyhee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.50 12th 19 36.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Owyhee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.73 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Owyhee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.60 7th 11 36.4%
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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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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Owyhee 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 313 313
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 337 337
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 284 284
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 310 310
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 364 364
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 364 364
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 369 369
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 304 304
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 310 310
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 298 298
2001 251 0 2 36 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2002 149 4 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2003 149 4 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 176
2004 138 5 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2005 216 16 16 16 5 n/a n/a 0 269
2006 207 6 10 19 3 n/a n/a 0 245
2007 231 2 13 23 2 n/a n/a 0 271
2008 272 4 8 23 4 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 282 4 14 21 2 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 256 4 17 23 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2011 250 0 14 24 0 3 7 0 298
2012 255 3 18 25 0 4 11 0 316
2013 231 3 15 31 1 4 8 0 293
2014 263 4 10 29 3 6 8 0 323
2015 219 3 11 28 1 3 8 0 273
2016 203 3 11 34 1 1 12 0 265
2017 195 3 7 38 1 1 12 0 257
2018 185 2 9 43 1 0 18 0 258
2019 160 0 7 34 1 0 18 0 220
2020 137 2 6 35 2 0 16 0 198
2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 113 2 5 28 0 3 13 0 164
2023 116 0 3 35 0 1 15 0 170

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Owyhee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 313 18.0 17.3 14.1
1992 337 19.5 17.2 15.7
1993 284 17.7 16.0 23.6
1994 310 17.8 17.4 23.9
1995 364 22.5 16.2 26.1
1996 364 22.5 16.2 26.1
1997 369 21.0 17.6 26.8
1998 304 18.0 16.9 31.6
1999 310 17.8 17.4 47.4
2000 298 18.6 16.0 41.3
2001 289 18.3 15.8 58.1
2002 176 10.5 16.8 59.1
2003 176 10.5 16.8 59.1
2004 156 9.0 17.3 59
2005 269 13.9 19.4 39.4
2006 245 14.7 16.7 39.2
2007 271 15.0 18.1 39.9
2008 311 14.3 21.7 42.4
2009 323 17.9 18.0 39.6
2010 302 17.6 17.1 43.7
2011 298 20.0 14.9 46.6
2012 316 19.5 16.2 57
2013 293 17.8 16.3 52.2
2014 323 16.6 19.3 56
2015 273 17.0 16.0 60.4
2016 265 16.0 16.5 58.9
2017 257 16.2 15.8 58.4
2018 258 16.2 15.9 58.5
2019 220 14.5 15.1 58.6
2020 198 15.2 13.0 42.9
2021 0 n/a n/a n/a
2022 164 12.7 12.9 21.3
2023 170 13.5 12.5 47.6

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 Owyhee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 313 18.0 17.3 14.1
1992 337 19.5 17.2 15.7
1993 284 17.7 16.0 23.6
1994 310 17.8 17.4 23.9
1995 364 22.5 16.2 26.1
1996 364 22.5 16.2 26.1
1997 369 21.0 17.6 26.8
1998 304 18.0 16.9 31.6
1999 310 17.8 17.4 47.4
2000 298 18.6 16.0 41.3
2001 289 18.3 15.8 58.1
2002 176 10.5 16.8 59.1
2003 176 10.5 16.8 59.1
2004 156 9.0 17.3 59
2005 269 13.9 19.4 39.4
2006 245 14.7 16.7 39.2
2007 271 15.0 18.1 39.9
2008 311 14.3 21.7 42.4
2009 323 17.9 18.0 39.6
2010 302 17.6 17.1 43.7
2011 298 20.0 14.9 46.6
2012 316 19.5 16.2 57
2013 293 17.8 16.3 52.2
2014 323 16.6 19.3 56
2015 273 17.0 16.0 60.4
2016 265 16.0 16.5 58.9
2017 257 16.2 15.8 58.4
2018 258 16.2 15.9 58.5
2019 220 14.5 15.1 58.6
2020 198 15.2 13.0 42.9
2021 0 n/a n/a n/a
2022 164 12.7 12.9 21.3
2023 170 13.5 12.5 47.6

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 Owyhee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,818 (13.8%) $11,400 (86.2%) $13,218

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Owyhee 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 129th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 187th of 252 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Owyhee Elementary School)41.425
 16.4%
   4th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)50.852.8
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.948.7
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Owyhee Elementary School)51.735
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)55.654.2
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5252
All Grades Math (Owyhee Elementary School)43.730.1
 13.6%
   All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)46.545.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Owyhee Elementary School)54.640
 14.6%
   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 Students220170
 22.7%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic3435
 2.9%
Pacific Islander01
White160116
 27.5%
Two or More Races1815
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.6%47.6%
 11%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Owyhee Elementary School

Students at Owyhee Elementary School are 68% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 170 students attended Owyhee Elementary School.

Owyhee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Idaho elementary schools.

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

Middle : Les Bois Junior High School
High : Timberline High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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