Borah Elementary School (Closed 2024)

632 Borah Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Borah 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
#520 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
55%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
1%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
11%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
1%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

White
79%
72%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
21%
0.36

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
26.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Borah Elementary School's ranking?
Borah Elementary School is ranked #520 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Borah Elementary School?
306 students attend Borah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Borah Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Borah Elementary School?
Borah Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Borah Elementary School offer ?
Borah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Borah Elementary School part of?
Borah Elementary School is part of Coeur D'alene School District.

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