Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Morley Nelson 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 32% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Morley Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Morley Nelson Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Morley Nelson 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 Morley Nelson Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#570 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
13%
1%
White
52%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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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Morley Nelson Elementary School is ranked #570 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Morley Nelson Elementary School often compared to?
Morley Nelson 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Morley Nelson Elementary School?
459 students attend Morley Nelson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Morley Nelson Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morley Nelson Elementary School?
Morley Nelson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morley Nelson Elementary School offer ?
Morley Nelson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Morley Nelson Elementary School part of?
Morley Nelson Elementary School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Morley Nelson Elementary School located?
Morley Nelson Elementary School is located in the West Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 21 other public schools located in West Boise.
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