MORLEY NELSON ELEMENTARY

7701 WEST NORTHVIEW STREET
BOISE, ID 83704

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Morley Nelson Elementary, located in Boise, Idaho, is a public school within the Boise School District that serves a diverse student body, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Named after a renowned Idaho conservationist and falconer, the school is well-regarded for its community-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects while integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for long-term success.

Beyond its academic programming, Morley Nelson is known for its active school culture and strong partnership with local families. The school frequently utilizes its unique historical namesake to inspire programs related to science, nature, and environmental stewardship. By providing a supportive and structured environment, the faculty and staff at Morley Nelson aim to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that every student, regardless of background, has the resources and guidance needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

459

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MORLEY NELSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	122
Black	62
Asian	13
Two or More	15
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
239 (52.1 %)
Hispanic
122 (26.6 %)
Black
62 (13.5 %)
Two or More
15 (3.3 %)
Asian
13 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)854-4610
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 65