A B McDonald Elementary School vs Palouse Prairie Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A B McDonald Elementary School
Moscow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Palouse Prairie Charter School
Moscow · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
185 students
| Measure | A B McDonald Elementary School Moscow, Idaho | Palouse Prairie Charter School Moscow, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 352 | #16 of 352 |
| National rank | #6734 of 50,301 | #6657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 341 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Moscow | Moscow |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.9 vs 77.1).
- •A B McDonald Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Palouse Prairie Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 28.2%).
- •Palouse Prairie Charter School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.5).
- •A B McDonald Elementary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 185.
- •A B McDonald Elementary School is a public school while Palouse Prairie Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A B McDonald Elementary School better than Palouse Prairie Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are A B McDonald Elementary School and Palouse Prairie Charter School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Moscow and Moscow in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A B McDonald Elementary School: 341. Palouse Prairie Charter School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A B McDonald Elementary School and Palouse Prairie Charter School rank in Idaho?
A B McDonald Elementary School is 18th of 352 and Palouse Prairie Charter School is 16th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).