Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Collister Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Collister Elementary School serves the northern part of Boise, ID, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collister Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Collister Elementary School's student population of 262 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Collister Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collister Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
13%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
71%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collister Elementary School's ranking?
Collister Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Collister Elementary School often compared to?
Collister Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cynthia Mann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Collister Elementary School?
262 students attend Collister Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Collister Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collister Elementary School?
Collister Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Collister Elementary School offer ?
Collister Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Collister Elementary School part of?
Collister Elementary School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Collister Elementary School located?
Collister Elementary School is located in the Collister neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 1 other public schools located in Collister.
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