AMITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Amity Elementary School is a public school located in Boise, Idaho, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Boise School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum designed to prepare young learners for middle school through a balance of core subjects, technology integration, and character-building initiatives.

Beyond its academic program, Amity Elementary serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood on the west side of Boise. The school places a high value on community involvement, often encouraging parent and volunteer participation to support classroom activities, extracurricular programs, and school events. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and focusing on individual student success, Amity strives to provide a safe and engaging foundation for children as they begin their educational journeys.

371

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	43
Black	5
Asian	10
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
284 (76.5%)
Hispanic
43 (11.6%)
Two or More
24 (6.5%)
Asian
10 (2.7%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-4220
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 41