CECIL D ANDRUS ELEMENTARY

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cecil D. Andrus Elementary is a public school located in the West Ada School District in Boise, Idaho. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of Cecil D. Andrus, who served as Idaho’s governor for four terms and as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. The school is situated in a residential area of West Boise, fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth.

As part of the West Ada School District—the largest school district in Idaho—Andrus Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive curriculum and resources. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive atmosphere where educators prioritize student engagement and social-emotional development alongside core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. With a focus on preparing young learners for middle school success, the staff works closely with families to maintain an inclusive school culture that values both high academic standards and the well-being of every student.

421

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CECIL D ANDRUS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	34
Black	7
Asian	13
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
346 (82.2 %)
Hispanic
34 (8.1 %)
Two or More
19 (4.5 %)
Asian
13 (3.1 %)
Black
7 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)939-3400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 46

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CECIL D ANDRUS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CECIL D ANDRUS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	47.3%
Male	222	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)