Borah Elementary School

Summary:

Borah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, serving 307 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. While the Coeur d'Alene School District is ranked 23rd out of 77 districts in the state, Borah Elementary faces several challenges that set it apart from nearby schools.

Borah Elementary has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 26.5%, compared to 11.5% to 23.2% at other schools in the district. The school also consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates of just 31.2% in Math, 34.3% in English Language Arts, and 33.3% in Science, compared to the district's 49.7%, 64.4%, and 49.1%, respectively. Borah's student population is also more diverse, with 83.71% White, 8.14% Hispanic, and 8.19% other minority groups, while nearby schools have a higher percentage of White students, ranging from 80.12% to 89.61%. Additionally, Borah has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 56.68%, compared to 15.92% to 60% at other schools.

These challenges have contributed to Borah Elementary's declining performance over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 100th out of 335 Idaho elementary schools in 2007-2008 to 253rd out of 301 in 2023-2024. Nearby schools, such as Hayden Meadows Elementary, Dalton Elementary, and Sorensen Magnet School, consistently outperform Borah in key metrics, which may be attributed to their more affluent and less diverse student populations. The Coeur d'Alene School District has an opportunity to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of Borah Elementary's student population and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

632 Borah Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814-3627

(208) 664-5844

District: Coeur D'Alene District

SchoolDigger Rank:
253^rd of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,969

Students who attend Borah Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lakes Magnet School
High:	Coeur D'Alene High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 306

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.8%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Borah Elementary School ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Coeur D'Alene District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.61. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Borah Elementary School is 16.2, which is the 5^th best among 11 elementary schools in the Coeur D'Alene District. (See more...)

Compare Borah Elementary School employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Borah Elementary School is $9,969, which is the 2^nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Coeur D'Alene District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Borah Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Borah Elementary School 253^rd of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Borah Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Coeur D'Alene District:

SchoolDigger ranks Coeur D'Alene District 23^rd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Borah Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Borah Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	65.67	100^th	335	70.1%
2009	49.51	202^nd	349	42.1%
2010	43.03	236^th	356	33.7%
2011	62.14	136^th	359	62.1%
2012	48.95	204^th	354	42.4%
2013	54.90	186^th	357	47.9%
2017	37.49	191^st	292	34.6%
2018	11.63	239^th	254	5.9%
2023	21.81	200^th	252	20.6%
2024	14.61	253^rd	301	15.9%

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Rank History for White students at Borah Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	10.08	128^th	135	5.2%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Borah Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	394	394
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	387	387
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	411	411
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	438	438
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	457	457
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	457	457
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	484	484
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	464	464
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	484	484
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	508	508
2001	401	10	7	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	448
2002	397	8	4	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	433
2003	397	8	4	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	433
2004	366	8	7	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	409
2005	354	6	7	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2006	377	4	11	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	423
2007	352	2	11	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	389
2008	372	8	11	20	8	n/a	n/a	0	419
2009	345	5	9	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	384
2010	327	1	8	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	360
2011	350	7	5	23	9	3	3	0	400
2012	365	8	4	15	8	0	0	0	400
2013	327	9	6	16	6	2	3	0	369
2014	331	9	9	24	6	1	8	0	388
2015	308	2	3	20	7	1	14	0	355
2016	280	2	2	22	5	1	24	0	336
2017	315	1	2	42	4	2	28	0	394
2018	345	0	2	32	8	0	23	0	410
2019	318	4	1	32	7	1	21	0	384
2020	280	1	0	35	7	0	24	0	347
2021	246	2	0	32	5	0	24	0	309
2022	279	3	1	28	4	0	11	0	326
2023	257	1	4	25	5	1	14	0	307
2024	241	4	4	32	4	6	15	0	306

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Borah Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	394	20.0	19.7	26.6
1992	387	21.0	18.4	26.4
1993	411	25.5	16.1	24.3
1994	438	24.1	18.2	30.1
1995	457	23.6	19.4	23.9
1996	457	23.6	19.4	23.9
1997	484	25.9	18.7	31
1998	464	25.3	18.3	40.7
1999	484	23.1	21.0	49.8
2000	508	33.9	15.0	47.8
2001	448	26.6	16.8	65
2002	433	26.7	16.2	53.1
2003	433	26.7	16.2	53.1
2004	409	25.5	16.0	53.8
2005	394	23.3	16.9	51.3
2006	423	26.3	16.1	55.3
2007	389	20.9	18.6	48.1
2008	419	22.5	18.6	53.9
2009	384	20.2	18.9	58.6
2010	360	20.8	17.3	63.9
2011	400	21.1	18.9	64.3
2012	400	22.2	17.9	75
2013	369	18.4	20.0	76.2
2014	388	19.7	19.6	71.1
2015	355	19.0	18.6	80
2016	336	18.0	18.6	77.7
2017	394	21.1	18.6	77.7
2018	410	21.8	18.8	77.8
2019	384	21.1	18.1	61.7
2020	347	20.8	16.6	65.4
2021	309	20.1	15.3	61.5
2022	326	22.1	14.7	50.6
2023	307	21.2	14.4	56.7
2024	306	18.8	16.2	51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Borah Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	394	20.0	19.7	26.6
1992	387	21.0	18.4	26.4
1993	411	25.5	16.1	24.3
1994	438	24.1	18.2	30.1
1995	457	23.6	19.4	23.9
1996	457	23.6	19.4	23.9
1997	484	25.9	18.7	31
1998	464	25.3	18.3	40.7
1999	484	23.1	21.0	49.8
2000	508	33.9	15.0	47.8
2001	448	26.6	16.8	65
2002	433	26.7	16.2	53.1
2003	433	26.7	16.2	53.1
2004	409	25.5	16.0	53.8
2005	394	23.3	16.9	51.3
2006	423	26.3	16.1	55.3
2007	389	20.9	18.6	48.1
2008	419	22.5	18.6	53.9
2009	384	20.2	18.9	58.6
2010	360	20.8	17.3	63.9
2011	400	21.1	18.9	64.3
2012	400	22.2	17.9	75
2013	369	18.4	20.0	76.2
2014	388	19.7	19.6	71.1
2015	355	19.0	18.6	80
2016	336	18.0	18.6	77.7
2017	394	21.1	18.6	77.7
2018	410	21.8	18.8	77.8
2019	384	21.1	18.1	61.7
2020	347	20.8	16.6	65.4
2021	309	20.1	15.3	61.5
2022	326	22.1	14.7	50.6
2023	307	21.2	14.4	56.7
2024	306	18.8	16.2	51.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Borah Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,731 (17.4%)	$8,239 (82.6%)	$9,969

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Borah Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Borah Elementary School)	36.6	38.3	1.7%
4th Grade Math (Coeur D'Alene District)	58	55.7	2.3%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	384	307	20.1%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	32	25	21.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	318	257	19.2%
Two or More Races	21	14	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.7%	56.7%	5%

Schools Near Borah Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Borah Elementary School	Public	K-5	632 Borah Avenue	Coeur D Alene	83814	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 664-5844	306	19	16.2	51.6%	241 (78.8%)	4 (1.3%)	32 (10.5%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)	6 (2.0%)	15 (4.9%)	14.6	253^rd of 301 public elementary schools	15.9%		21.8	200^th of 252 public elementary schools	20.6%	53	22.0			31.2	33.3	14.3			34.3	$9,969	$1,731	$8,239
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	802 Harrison Avenue	Coeur D Alene	83814	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 664-3237	266	18	14.6	47.7%	222 (83.5%)	3 (1.1%)	23 (8.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.6%)	74.5	74^th of 301 public elementary schools	75.4%		75.1	62^nd of 252 public elementary schools	75.4%	12			54.4	55.3		63.6	60.0	67.4	63.6	$8,749	$1,310	$7,439
Winton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	920 La Crosse Avenue	Coeur D Alene	83814	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 664-3440	375	26	14.4	52.5%	310 (82.7%)	2 (0.5%)	30 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (6.9%)	55.6	128^th of 301 public elementary schools	57.5%		30.2	175^th of 252 public elementary schools	30.6%	47	69.0			50.3	31.4	54.2			48.4	$8,298	$1,702	$6,597
Sorensen Magnet School Of The Arts And Humanities	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	311 North 9th Street	Coeur D Alene	83814	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 664-2822	313	16	20.1	14.7%	280 (89.5%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	96.7	3^rd of 301 public elementary schools	99.0%		96.9	3^rd of 252 public elementary schools	98.8%		88.4	72.4	78.9	79.6	81.3			91.2	80.9	$8,362	$515	$7,848
Ramsey Magnet School Of Science	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	West 1351 Kathleen Avenue	Coeur D Alene	83815	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(208) 765-2010	420	25	16.8	29.0%	331 (78.8%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (10.2%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.6%)	70.4	88^th of 301 public elementary schools	70.8%		70.1	71^st of 252 public elementary schools	71.8%	17	62.0	54.6	48.9	54.7	54.5	64.8	54.6	68.6	62.9	$7,543	$921	$6,623
Fernan Stem Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	520 North 21st	Coeur D Alene	83814	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(208) 664-2659	315	21	15.1	37.8%	254 (80.6%)	4 (1.3%)	26 (8.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.2%)	74	75^th of 301 public elementary schools	75.1%		66.5	78^th of 252 public elementary schools	69.0%	3	59.7			50.9				75.0	63.7	$10,010	$1,772	$8,239
Coeur D'Alene Early Childhood Lerning Center	Public	PK	4800 North Ramsey Road	Coeur D Alene	83815	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	No	(208) 332-6800	61	5	12.2		46 (75.4%)	1 (1.6%)	9 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.2%)								(n/a)
Dalton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6335 North Mt Carroll	Dalton Gardens	83815	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	No	(208) 772-5364	383	19	20.3	13.8%	340 (88.8%)	4 (1.0%)	28 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)	90	30^th of 301 public elementary schools	90.0%		83.7	38^th of 252 public elementary schools	84.9%	8	75.3			64.9	64.5	75.3	74.2	72.3	74.0	$7,267	$745	$6,522
Skyway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6621 Courcelles Parkway	Coeur D Alene	83815	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	No	(208) 664-8998	551	30	18.3	31.0%	464 (84.2%)	3 (0.5%)	53 (9.6%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.8%)	48.5	158^th of 301 public elementary schools	47.5%		58.8	100^th of 252 public elementary schools	60.3%	58	38.2			52.8	50.0	33.7	49.5	65.7	50.3	$7,777	$1,231	$6,547
Hayden Meadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 East Hayden Avenue	Hayden Lake	83835	Kootenai County	Coeur D'Alene District	No	No	No	No	(208) 772-5006	496	26	19.2	18.5%	422 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.7%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.4%)	93.7	12^th of 301 public elementary schools	96.0%		94.3	10^th of 252 public elementary schools	96.0%	2	69.0	74.2	76.5	73.4	78.8	73.8	79.2	85.9	79.6	$7,244	$649	$6,596

Frequently Asked Questions about Borah Elementary School

What district is Borah Elementary School in?

Coeur D'Alene District

What is the racial makeup of Borah Elementary School?

Students at Borah Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Borah Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Borah Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakes Magnet School
High : Coeur D'Alene High School

Is Borah Elementary School a good school?

Borah Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Idaho elementary schools.

How many students attend Borah Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 306 students attended Borah Elementary School.

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