Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Koelsch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Koelsch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Koelsch Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Koelsch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Koelsch Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#649 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
12%
1%
White
53%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
95%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Koelsch Elementary School is ranked #649 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Koelsch Elementary School often compared to?
Koelsch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Koelsch Elementary School?
320 students attend Koelsch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Koelsch Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Koelsch Elementary School?
Koelsch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Koelsch Elementary School offer ?
Koelsch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Koelsch Elementary School part of?
Koelsch Elementary School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Koelsch Elementary School located?
Koelsch Elementary School is located in the Winstead Park neighborhood of Boise, ID.
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