Pierce Park Elementary School

Summary:

Pierce Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boise, Idaho, serving 219 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Boise Independent District, which is ranked 37 out of 77 districts in the state.

Academically, Pierce Park Elementary's proficiency rates in ISAT Math and English Language Arts (ELA) for all grades were 44.2% and 48.8%, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. While these rates were generally lower than the district and state averages, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were higher in both Math and ELA. However, the 5th-grade proficiency rates were significantly lower than the district and state. The school also had a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, which was higher than nearby schools like Shadow Hills Elementary and Valley View Elementary.

Compared to nearby schools, Pierce Park Elementary has a higher percentage of white students at 85.84%, while the percentage of Hispanic students is relatively low at 8.68%. The school's spending per student of $9,623 in the 2018-2019 school year was higher than some nearby schools but lower than others, such as Taft Elementary and Cynthia Mann Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5015 North Pierce Park Lane
       Boise, ID  83714-7736


(208) 854-5880

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
183rd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,623 Help


Students who attend Pierce Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Riverglen Junior High School
High:    Capital Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  219

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
Hispanic:
8.7%
Asian:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pierce Park Elementary School ranks worse than 60.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 21st 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 39.29. (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 Pierce Park 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 Pierce Park Elementary School is $9,623. 16 elementary schools in the Boise Independent District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pierce Park 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 Pierce Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 57.16 149th 335 55.5%
2009 40.11 244th 349 30.1%
2010 48.71 208th 356 41.6%
2011 61.39 144th 359 59.9%
2012 72.38 72nd 354 79.7%
2013 59.59 152nd 357 57.4%
2016 57.08 105th 240 56.3%
2017 45.80 163rd 292 44.2%
2018 46.25 135th 254 46.9%
2019 36.85 111th 171 35.1%
2021 59.00 62nd 166 62.7%
2022 61.59 70th 188 62.8%
2023 72.89 67th 252 73.4%
2024 39.29 183rd 301 39.2%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, December 14, 2017

Open Quote We have moved from SE Boise (Riverside elementary) and my son entered 5th grade here. Two weeks into the school year when asked how is he finding the new school he made a statement "I feel that teachers here are more about the kids than about the scores". That tells you a lot coming from a 10 year old. Scores do not mean much when it comes to acquiring tools for success and being in a nurturing enviroment. Both of our kids thrive and love going to school now. We could not be happier with the change and I am glad my view of schools based on the score has changed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pierce Park 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 369 369
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 403 403
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 406 406
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 447 447
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 534 534
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 534 534
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 542 542
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 279 279
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 295 295
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 332 332
2001 278 7 11 13 8 n/a n/a 0 317
2002 281 4 11 20 9 n/a n/a 0 325
2003 281 4 11 20 9 n/a n/a 0 325
2004 269 4 9 19 8 n/a n/a 0 309
2005 214 2 12 20 7 n/a n/a 0 255
2006 189 7 12 23 8 n/a n/a 0 239
2007 186 11 9 15 4 n/a n/a 0 225
2008 190 8 11 15 4 n/a n/a 0 228
2009 221 9 10 21 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2010 218 8 8 24 2 n/a n/a 0 260
2011 241 5 4 22 0 1 6 0 279
2012 281 8 4 24 3 0 8 0 328
2013 315 7 5 27 6 0 11 0 371
2014 306 15 2 38 4 1 11 0 377
2015 316 14 2 38 5 1 18 0 394
2016 314 5 2 29 3 1 13 0 367
2017 322 5 2 26 3 1 10 0 369
2018 305 3 4 25 2 1 8 0 348
2019 268 2 5 32 1 1 11 0 320
2020 226 7 2 33 2 1 6 0 277
2021 166 3 3 19 0 0 6 0 197
2022 215 4 5 25 0 0 7 0 256
2023 188 3 4 19 1 0 4 0 219

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 Pierce Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 369 18.5 19.9 12.2
1992 403 22.3 18.0 20.6
1993 406 20.8 19.5 16
1994 447 24.2 18.5 16.3
1995 534 28.2 18.9 9.9
1996 534 28.2 18.9 9.9
1997 542 28.2 19.2 11.3
1998 279 17.3 16.1 19.4
1999 295 14.9 19.8 26.8
2000 332 17.0 19.5 28.3
2001 317 16.9 18.8 27.1
2002 325 19.0 17.1 29.2
2003 325 19.0 17.1 29.2
2004 309 15.0 20.6 31.4
2005 255 15.0 17.0 30.6
2006 239 15.5 15.4 34.3
2007 225 13.4 16.8 37.3
2008 228 19.6 11.6 31.1
2009 262 19.3 13.5 47.3
2010 260 21.8 11.9 54.2
2011 279 23.5 11.8 44.1
2012 328 20.0 16.4 44.8
2013 371 20.8 17.7 49.1
2014 377 20.2 18.5 48.3
2015 394 21.0 18.7 42.9
2016 367 20.0 18.3 49.6
2017 369 20.2 18.2 42.5
2018 348 18.8 18.4 42.5
2019 320 17.3 18.4 42.8
2020 277 15.6 17.7 31
2021 197 14.1 13.9 27.9
2022 256 16.4 15.5 18.8
2023 219 14.5 15.1 27.4

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 Pierce Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 369 18.5 19.9 12.2
1992 403 22.3 18.0 20.6
1993 406 20.8 19.5 16
1994 447 24.2 18.5 16.3
1995 534 28.2 18.9 9.9
1996 534 28.2 18.9 9.9
1997 542 28.2 19.2 11.3
1998 279 17.3 16.1 19.4
1999 295 14.9 19.8 26.8
2000 332 17.0 19.5 28.3
2001 317 16.9 18.8 27.1
2002 325 19.0 17.1 29.2
2003 325 19.0 17.1 29.2
2004 309 15.0 20.6 31.4
2005 255 15.0 17.0 30.6
2006 239 15.5 15.4 34.3
2007 225 13.4 16.8 37.3
2008 228 19.6 11.6 31.1
2009 262 19.3 13.5 47.3
2010 260 21.8 11.9 54.2
2011 279 23.5 11.8 44.1
2012 328 20.0 16.4 44.8
2013 371 20.8 17.7 49.1
2014 377 20.2 18.5 48.3
2015 394 21.0 18.7 42.9
2016 367 20.0 18.3 49.6
2017 369 20.2 18.2 42.5
2018 348 18.8 18.4 42.5
2019 320 17.3 18.4 42.8
2020 277 15.6 17.7 31
2021 197 14.1 13.9 27.9
2022 256 16.4 15.5 18.8
2023 219 14.5 15.1 27.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pierce Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $652 (6.8%) $8,970 (93.2%) $9,623

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pierce Park 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 111th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 67th of 252 Elementary schools
 38.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pierce Park Elementary School)59.459.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Boise Independent District)54.652.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce Park Elementary School)48.846.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)55.651.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Pierce Park Elementary School)46.559.2
 12.7%
   5th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)4341.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pierce Park Elementary School)61.477.7
 16.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)57.553.4
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Pierce Park Elementary School)26.951.3
 24.4%
   6th Grade Math (Boise Independent District)44.249.3
 5.1%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4340.7
 2.3%
All Grades Math (Pierce Park Elementary School)4454.7
 10.7%
   All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)46.545.5
 1%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pierce Park Elementary School)53.658.5
 4.9%
   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 Students320219
 31.6%
African American23
 50%
American Indian11
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic3219
 40.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White268188
 29.9%
Two or More Races114
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.8%27.4%
 15.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pierce Park Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Pierce Park Elementary School.

Pierce Park Elementary School ranks 183rd of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pierce Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverglen Junior High School
High : Capital Senior High School

Students at Pierce Park Elementary School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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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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