Near the corner of Franklin Road and Latah Street, you'll discover Jefferson Elementary School - a kindergarten through sixth grade academic institution that's served Boise's Depot Bench neighborhood since 1949.
Over the years, Jefferson Elementary has met the growing demand for providing quality special needs education by founding the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program in 1977 and the Special Education Excel program in 2012.
School teachers and faculty emphasize inclusivity and compassion in educating the student population and achieving academic excellence while developing fundamental life skills.
Students love interacting under the multicultural curriculum in the classroom and the school's signature buddy benches on campus, where kids can sit and meet new friends.
Over the years, the school has improved its facilities, including a new roof, an improved cafeteria and expanded outdoor play and eating areas.
Students enjoy the after-school Kid City program the city runs on campus, the music and choral program, the annual STEM bus visits and the academic assemblies the school hosts.
Parent involvement is encouraged with ample opportunities to volunteer with tutoring and fundraising through the parent-teacher organization.
Jefferson Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
200 S Latah St,
Boise, ID
Boise School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
37%
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Math Proficiency
26%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
16
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Full Time Teachers
16
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Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
12%
State Average
20.5%
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Science
31.6%
State Average
9.7%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
216:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50%
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Female
50%
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White
54.4%
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Hispanic
20.6%
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Black
14.9%
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Two or more races
5.3%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/2/2025
The kids here are taught no morals. The teachers disregard anything when our children or us express concerns. The children here steal and hit/spit on other students with no repercussions. Terrible school, probably the worse we’ve been too.
9/10/2021
I attended Jefferson Elementary as one of the students in the Excel program who moved over from Collister in 2012. I spent the fourth through sixth grades there, and while many of my memories of the school have been lost to time I wanted to share what I can remember. After years of struggling with d...
2/5/2020
This is a great school I would take my kid here again.
4/12/2018
Absolutely horrible and promotes bullying does not inform parents
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Parks in this Area
Ann Morrison Park
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Terry Day Park
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- Picnic Area
Manitou Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Tennis
Kathryn Albertson Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Morris Hill Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Rotary Park
- Trails
- River
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Jefferson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Boise, ID and is served by the Boise School District in Idaho. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 233 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Jefferson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $550,986. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert Janss School, NAMPA ACADEMY, Boise Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Boise has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson Elementary School.