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CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5401 WEST CASTLE DRIVE, BOISE, ID 83703 · (208) 854-4680 · Ada County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY12-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL412 STUDENTS
Enrollment
412
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
146 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 46%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
45
Grade 1
65
Grade 2
59
Grade 3
60
Grade 4
72
Grade 5
66
Grade 6
45
Student demographics
White
31877%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
4511%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 21%
Black
92%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 1%
Asian
61%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 1%
Two+
338%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 3%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
22254%
Female
19046%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
59.6%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
57.6%
ID avg 43.5%
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
412
+22 (+6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
was 17.6:1
% White
77%
was 84%
% Hispanic
11%
was 8%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, a mid-tier K-5 school in BOISE, Idaho, part of BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, caters to 412 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. By comparison, Idaho's public schools average about 332 students each, so CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits 24% larger than that benchmark.

CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 52 schools operated by BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, a district that enrolls 22,134 students overall.

Demographically, CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL records that White students make up the majority at 77%. Beyond that, the school records 11% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 2% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.5:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 18.1:1 average. Roughly 35% of students at CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Ada County put the typical household earns roughly $91,502 per year, roughly 45% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Ada County's 156 public schools (combined enrollment of about 80,006 students), CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

PIERCE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

The school occupies an inner-city site.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 6%: 390 students in 2018 compared to 412 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share declined from 84% to 77%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 17.6:1 in 2018 to 16.5:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Ada County at a glance

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Population
518,935
Census ACS
Median income
$91,502
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
156
80,006 students

Quick facts

School name
CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Address
5401 WEST CASTLE DRIVE, BOISE, ID 83703
Phone
(208) 854-4680
County
Ada County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
412
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
146 (35%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
160036000707
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How many students attend CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 412 students in grades PK-06.
Is CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.
What is the student diversity at CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 77% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
CYNTHIA MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT in Ada County.
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