DESERT SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9325 WEST MOSSYWOOD STREET
BOISE, ID 83709

477 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Desert Sage Elementary School, located in the Southwest Boise area, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Boise School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere among students, staff, and parents, Desert Sage aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a significant emphasis on providing a well-rounded education that balances core curriculum—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with enrichment opportunities. In addition to standard academic instruction, Desert Sage is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which play a central role in supporting student engagement and extracurricular activities. With its suburban location on West Mossywood Street, the school remains a staple of its local neighborhood, reflecting the values and educational standards prioritized by the broader Boise community.

477

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESERT SAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	88
Black	87
Asian	28
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	16

White
230 (48.2%)
Hispanic
88 (18.4%)
Black
87 (18.2%)
Asian
28 (5.9%)
Two or More
25 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
16 (3.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)350-4020
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 25

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 80