COLLISTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Collister Elementary School, located in the residential Highlands area of Boise, Idaho, serves as a neighborhood hub for the Boise School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is situated near residential streets, providing a walkable environment for many families and creating a close-knit atmosphere that defines the school's culture.

Academically, Collister Elementary emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and creative problem-solving. The school is known for its dedicated teaching staff who prioritize individualized attention, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds receive the support necessary to succeed. By integrating extracurricular opportunities and community involvement, Collister aims to prepare its students to be well-rounded, responsible citizens within the broader Boise community.

261

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLLISTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	21
Black	2
Asian	37
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
188 (72.0 %)
Asian
37 (14.2 %)
Hispanic
21 (8.0 %)
Two or More
11 (4.2 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-4650
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 39