Amity Elementary School in Boise, Idaho on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Amity Elementary School is a suburban public school in Boise, Idaho that is part of Independent School District of Boise City 1. It serves 371 students in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.3:1. Its teachers have had 28 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 6

371 Students

26 Teachers

10000 W Amity Rd

Boise, ID 83709 View local requests

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Amity Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Getto

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Amity Elementary School Demographics

31%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Amity Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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