OWYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OWYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 258 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, OWYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

OWYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Pasadena Drive in Boise, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Boise School District. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that meets state standards while integrating opportunities for creative expression and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, Owyhee Elementary places a strong value on building a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a smaller, community-centered campus atmosphere, the school strives to provide personalized attention to its student body, ensuring that children receive the foundational skills necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond. Its location in the 83705 area positions it as a vital hub for local families, reflecting the broader district goal of preparing well-rounded, life-long learners.

For more information, contact OWYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 854-5850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3434 PASADENA DRIVE
BOISE, ID 83705
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OWYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BOISE, ID with about 258 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
258
Teachers:
16.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 258 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OWYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
71.7%
Hispanic/Latino
16.7%
Two or more races
7.0%
Asian
3.5%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.