Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy's student population of 649 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy's ranking?
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy is ranked #43 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy often compared to?
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pepper Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy?
649 students attend Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy?
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy offer ?
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy part of?
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy is part of Joint School District No. 2.
In what neighborhood is Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy located?
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy is located in the West Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 20 other public schools located in West Boise.
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