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Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

Public, Magnet Grades K-5
41st
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 350 Idaho Elementary Schools
Better than 88% of Idaho elementary schools
Summary

Christine Donnell School Of The Arts is a K-5 elementary school in Boise, ID, serving 464 students as part of Joint School District No. 2, and it stands out as one of the region's strongest schools, ranking 41st out of 346 Idaho elementary schools (88th percentile, 4 stars). Despite serving a moderate-income population—about 26% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch—this arts-focused school consistently outperforms state averages and most nearby schools.

Math is a clear strength, with 65.2% of students scoring proficient on the ISAT in 2025–2026, well above the district's 57.6% and the state's 43.1%. Science achievement is also impressive, with 67.5% of 5th graders proficient compared to 57.7% for the district and 44.0% statewide. English Language Arts proficiency matches the district at 69.1%, but 5th-grade ELA stands out at 79.5%. Among nearby schools, Christine Donnell significantly outperforms Lake Hazel Elementary School and Desert Sage Elementary School in both math and ELA, and also surpasses Boise Independent District schools Maple Grove Elementary School and Amity Elementary School. Only Hillsdale Elementary ranks higher in the immediate area, though Christine Donnell's attendance record is actually stronger.

Attendance at Christine Donnell is exceptional, with just 4.9% chronic absenteeism in 2025–2026 compared to 12.7% for the district and 13.8% statewide—a dramatic improvement from 23.0% just a few years prior. The school also earns outstanding outcomes for specific student groups, with female students ranking 7th of 69 schools statewide. Christine Donnell's state percentile has climbed from 80th in 2023–2024 to 88th in 2025–2026, reflecting a school on an upward trajectory. For families seeking a well-rounded elementary experience with strong academics, an arts focus, and excellent attendance, Christine Donnell School Of The Arts is a compelling choice.

464
Students ?
19.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$6,743
Per pupil spending ?
26.1%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 7075 South Five Mile Road
       Boise, ID  83709-7114

(208) 855-4355

District: Joint School District No. 2

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Idaho average (67% vs 47% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 12% of Idaho elementary schools
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school67%
District avg61%
Idaho avg47%
41st of 350
Idaho public elementary schools ?
Top 12%▼ down 2 pts since 2016
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SchoolDigger rating ?
10th of 33Elementary Schools in the Joint School District No. 2
12th of 104Joint School District No. 2 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202684.741 of 35088.3%★★★★☆
202582.152 of 33784.6%★★★★☆
202480.559 of 30180.4%★★★★☆
202384.137 of 25285.3%★★★★☆
202278.242 of 18877.7%★★★★☆
202170.449 of 16670.5%★★★★☆
201964.063 of 17163.2%★★★☆☆
201880.039 of 25484.6%★★★★☆
201772.777 of 29273.6%★★★★☆
201685.924 of 24090.0%★★★★★
201579.937 of 22683.6%★★★★☆
201367.5102 of 35771.4%★★★★☆
201263.9121 of 35465.8%★★★☆☆
201165.2115 of 35968.0%★★★☆☆
201082.423 of 35693.5%★★★★★
200980.339 of 34988.8%★★★★☆
200881.525 of 33592.5%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202487.57 of 6989.9%★★★★★
201882.919 of 12184.3%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202481.314 of 6979.7%★★★★☆
201885.414 of 12188.4%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIdaho percentileRating
202484.826 of 13580.7%★★★★☆
201861.813 of 3158.1%★★★☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Female (2024)90th percentile+9 vs school
White (2024)81st percentile~ school
Male (2024)80th percentile~ school
By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?
English Language Arts69%+15 vs state
Science68%+24 vs state
Math65%+22 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Christine Donnell School Of The Arts

In the 2024-25 school year, 464 students attended Christine Donnell School Of The Arts.

Christine Donnell School Of The Arts ranks 41st of 350 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Christine Donnell School Of The Arts are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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Latest Idaho data All new data »
2025–26 attendance dataAug 19, 2026
2025–26 ISAT test scoresAug 19, 2026
2024–25 attendance data & graduation ratesJan 19, 2026
2024–25 ISAT test scoresAug 26, 2025


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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