Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Borah Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Borah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#520 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Borah Elementary School's ranking?
Borah Elementary School is ranked #520 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Borah Elementary School?
306 students attend Borah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Borah Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Borah Elementary School?
Borah Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Borah Elementary School offer ?
Borah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Borah Elementary School part of?
Borah Elementary School is part of Coeur D'alene School District.
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