CHRISTINE DONNELL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

7075 SOUTH FIVE MILE ROAD
BOISE, ID 83709

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Christine Donnell School of the Arts is a public elementary school located in Boise, Idaho, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Boise School District, the institution distinguishes itself by integrating a comprehensive arts-focused curriculum into its daily academic program. The school emphasizes a balanced educational approach that encourages students to develop both their creative potential and their foundational academic skills in core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science.

The school is well-regarded for its vibrant community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering student engagement through performance and visual arts. By incorporating music, drama, and visual arts into the learning experience, Christine Donnell provides students with multiple avenues for self-expression and critical thinking. The school’s facility on South Five Mile Road serves as a hub for local families, maintaining a collaborative environment where educators, parents, and students work together to support a well-rounded and nurturing educational journey.

471

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHRISTINE DONNELL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	20
Asian	6
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	4

White
395 (83.9 %)
Two or More
46 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)855-4355
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 71

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 31