WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located in the historic North End neighborhood of Boise, Idaho, serves as a central pillar of its local community. As part of the Boise School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for young learners. Its location in a vibrant, family-oriented area allows the school to benefit from strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school is noted for its traditional campus setting, which reflects the character of the surrounding historic district while providing a modern educational curriculum. Washington Elementary prides itself on maintaining high standards for student achievement, often integrating community resources and enrichment programs to supplement classroom instruction. By blending a strong sense of neighborhood identity with a rigorous academic framework, Washington Elementary remains a popular and foundational institution for families residing in the heart of Boise.

260

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	24
Asian	2
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	2

White
219 (84.2 %)
Hispanic
24 (9.2 %)
Two or More
13 (5.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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)854-6420
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	134	51.5%
Male	126	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)