Serving 311 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Koelsch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Koelsch Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Koelsch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 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
#674 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
11%
1%
White
53%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
95%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Koelsch Elementary School's ranking?
Koelsch Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 707 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, Maple Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Koelsch Elementary School?
311 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, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Koelsch Elementary School?
Koelsch Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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.
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