ELIZA HART SPALDING STEM ACADEMY

12311 WEST BRADDOCK DRIVE
BOISE, ID 83709

610 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy, located in Boise, Idaho, is a specialized elementary school within the Boise School District that places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Unlike traditional schools, the curriculum at Spalding is centered on inquiry-based learning and hands-on problem solving. Students are encouraged to explore real-world challenges through a project-based approach, which fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and technical literacy from a young age.

Beyond its core STEM focus, the school maintains a strong commitment to integrating these disciplines across all subject areas, ensuring that students develop a well-rounded academic foundation. The campus culture is designed to promote innovation and curiosity, often utilizing specialized labs and collaborative spaces that allow students to experiment and iterate on their ideas. By preparing students with the skills necessary for a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Spalding STEM Academy aims to build a community of lifelong learners and future-ready thinkers.

610

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELIZA HART SPALDING STEM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	481
Hispanic	72
Black	5
Asian	15
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
481 (78.9%)
Hispanic
72 (11.8%)
Two or More
33 (5.4%)
Asian
15 (2.5%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)321-2150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 111