Cecil D. Andrus Elementary School

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Cecil D. Andrus Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
6100 N Park Meadow Way,  Boise, ID
West Boise Neighborhood
West Ada School District
4.2
421 Students
A
Niche Grade
At Cecil D. Andrus Elementary School, young minds grow and thrive as they progress from kindergarten through fifth grade. As one of Boise's finest primary schools in the West Valley neighborhood, Andrus Elementary has been educating the children of Boise’s West Valley neighborhood since 1997. Named in honor of former governor and school advocate Cecil D. Andrus, the school has also received the Idaho Teacher's Association award of excellence. The school offers opportunities to participate in community service, extracurricular activities, and fine arts. Andrus Elementary's campus provides a wide range of student resources, including modern classrooms, a multimedia library, a cafeteria, a playground and a recreation field adjacent to the 21-acre Hobble Creek Park. Students enjoy hands-on projects in the classroom. And parents can stay in close communication with teachers and administrators, as well as explore opportunities for involvement through the active PTA.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
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Test Scores

Math
42.6%
State Average
20.5%
Science
75%
State Average
9.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
386:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
76.1%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/17/2017
First of all, both of my kids never had any issues with going to the bathroom or using water fountain and both of them drink and use bathroom a lot :) We have moved to this school from MD where my daughter was at the top of her class in reading and math. When we got here we realized that there are a...
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3.0 other
4/12/2016
My son has had issue's going to the restroom and getting a drink. He comes home all the time almost wetting his pants (and has a couple of times) and really thirsty, sometimes dehydrated. He says he's not aloud to get drinks or use the restroom when he asks. That is a problem for me.
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5.0 parent
2/26/2016
Andrus is unique in many ways. It has one of the two "Gifted & Talented" self-contained programs in the West Ada school district. It also has an incredible "special needs" program. Andrus is also one of the few schools in the district to offer orchestra (4th & 5th grade). The teachers are overall ex...
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5.0 parent
8/25/2014
Andrus is a great school and has really been great for both of my children
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Cecil D. Andrus Elementary School

Cecil D. Andrus Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Boise, ID and is served by the West Ada School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 421 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Cecil D. Andrus Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $493,941. Discover additional schools in the area, like Centennial High School, Central Academy High School, Eagle Academy, and more. Learn more about what Boise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cecil D. Andrus Elementary School.

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