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Enrollment
402
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT·NCES 160036000982
GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY
6411 WEST FAIRFIELD, BOISE, ID 83709 · (208) 854-5580 · Ada County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL402 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
397 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 46%
Community
4
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 49 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 49 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 72 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 65 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 65 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 55 | 14% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 44% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
ISAT 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
37.1%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
28.7%
ID avg 43.5%
What this means: On the ISAT, Idaho's statewide test, about 37 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 29 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Idaho schools, those numbers are about 53 and 44.
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho | In Ada County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 28.7% | #280 of 323 | #71 of 79 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 37.1% | #263 of 319 | #69 of 78 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 402 | #140 of 393 | #37 of 83 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.5:1 | #144 of 295 | #47 of 77 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.1% | #17 of 296 | #13 of 77 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.8% | #1 of 328 | #1 of 76 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.3% | #87 of 208 | #39 of 58 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
402
+8 (+2%) vs 2020
-26% since 2010-11, when it was 543
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 14.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 402 | 23 | 17.5:1 | 99% (397) |
| 2023-24 | 375 | 20.8 | 18.1:1 | 52% (195) |
| 2022-23 | 374 | 23 | 16.3:1 | 45% (170) |
| 2020-21 | 394 | 27 | 14.6:1 | 45% (179) |
| 2017-18 | 486 | 26.2 | 18.5:1 | 66% (323) |
| 2015-16 | 530 | 27 | 19.6:1 | 67% (353) |
| 2010-11 | 543 | 30 | 18.1:1 | 62% (338) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY.
About GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY
GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY runs as a medium-sized elementary school in BOISE, Idaho. Its 402 students are spread across pre-K through 6. The typical figure for elementary schools in Idaho is about 332 students.
BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT includes 52 schools. Together they enroll 22,134 students.
GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY is 58% White by enrollment. The remaining students are 26% Hispanic, 8% Black, 4% multiracial, and 3% Asian. Among people living in Ada County, the White share is about 83%. GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY's diversity index is 59%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reports 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 17.5 students per teacher. That matches the 18.1:1 average for elementary schools in Idaho fairly closely. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 99% of students. The 34% average for public schools in Ada County is 65 points lower.
In Ada County (population about 518,935), the median household income is $91,502, 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of people live in poverty. GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY is one of 156 public schools in the county.
The shortest distance from GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY to another public school is about 0.4 miles, to BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Its location is classified as City: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 402, close to the 394 recorded in 2020-21. Federal data show the ratio rising from 14.6:1 to 17.5:1.
Community posts for GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY can cover enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Ada County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
- BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,512 students
- BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,308 students
- TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,307 students
- CAPITAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,170 students
- NORTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMiddle · 886 students
- WEST JUNIOR HIGHMiddle · 717 students
Other schools in BOISE
- CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,743 students
- BOISE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,512 students
- BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,308 students
- TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,307 students
- iSUCCEED VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,290 students
- INSPIRE VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOLCombined · 1,210 students
Nearby schools
- BORAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.4 mi · 1,308
- HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi · 299
- ADA COUNTY JUVENILE CENTER1.3 mi · 11
- BOISE ONLINE SCHOOL - ELEMENTARY1.6 mi · 20
- BOISE ONLINE SCHOOL - SECONDARY1.6 mi · 254
- DEHRYL A DENNIS PROF-TECH CENTER1.7 mi · 3
Frequently asked questions
About GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARYHow large is GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY?
GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 402 students in grades PK-06.
Is GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY is approximately 17.5:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY?
At GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY, the student body is approximately 58% White, 26% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY public or private?
GRACE JORDAN ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.