Collister Elementary School celebrates a 100-year legacy of providing top-quality education to students from pre-kindergarten through the sixth grade.
Centrally located in Boise's Collister Neighborhood, the school was commemorated for Dr. George Collister, a pediatrician, founding father, and a leading philanthropist in this community.
The school opened in 1911, and by the mid-'50s, the campus was renovated to include more classrooms, a cafeteria, a gymnasium, a library, and an expansive recreation field.
Today Collister Elementary school educators strive to develop young learners into responsible, caring students that reach their full potential.
The Collister Eagle inspires students to be kind and respectful and work toward academic achievement. Accordingly, the school consistently performs far above the state average in math, reading, and science.
Kids love their interactions with the dedicated teaching staff, which includes several STEM-based projects, the annual school carnival, and other themed holiday activities.
Similarly, parents appreciate the consistent communication teachers provide and the active parent-teacher organization that oversees fundraising efforts and school events, including the Fall Book Fair.
Collister Elementary School's commitment to providing a positive and productive learning environment makes it a signature choice for your child's education.
Collister Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
4426 Catalpa Dr,
Boise, ID
Boise School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
16
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
44.8%
State Average
20.3%
Science
29.3%
State Average
9.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
222:1
Student Diversity
Male
56.7%
Female
43.3%
White
72%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.2%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/22/2023
I moved to Boise from the East Coast, (NYC) and I'm very pleased with the school, the teachers and the way I can interact with other parents about the well-being and education of my children. My children are getting a real education in a caring, safe and beautiful environment we never had in NYC. Th...
4/9/2023
The overall rating and reputation of this school far exceeds the quality of educational experience you’ll find here. The counselors are the best part about the school however due to the nature of their job they cannot report incidents to the principal. The principal denies all issues and gossips to...
1/13/2023
Our family did not have a positive experience at this school. Our concerns were not listened to at all and we were treated differently throughout our time there. The culture is a bullying culture.
9/6/2016
At Collister, you'd be lucky if your child got sent to the Principal's office thanks to Dr. Bell! He really connects with the kids and truly cares about the teachers and staff. Our son's attended since Kinder and from K-4th we can personally vouch for top-notch teachers at Collister who take the tim...
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About Collister
List Price Range
$217K - $11.2M
Homes For Sale
13
Average Home Value
$575,214
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
31%
Household Income
$94,459
% of College Grads
47.1%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
1,709 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
30.5%
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- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Sunset Park
- Dog Park
- Tennis
- Playground
Castle Hills Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Catalpa Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Hillside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Trails
Owens Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Stewart Gulch Park
- Playground
- Parking Lot
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