Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Grace Jordan 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 38% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grace Jordan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grace Jordan Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grace Jordan 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 Grace Jordan Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#479 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
65%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace Jordan Elementary School's ranking?
Grace Jordan Elementary School is ranked #479 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Grace Jordan Elementary School often compared to?
Grace Jordan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School, Amity Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Grace Jordan Elementary School?
412 students attend Grace Jordan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Grace Jordan Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace Jordan Elementary School?
Grace Jordan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grace Jordan Elementary School offer ?
Grace Jordan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Grace Jordan Elementary School part of?
Grace Jordan Elementary School is part of Boise Independent School District.
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