A H Bush Elementary School vs Alturas International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A H Bush Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
315 students
Alturas International Academy
Idaho Falls · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
572 students
| Measure | A H Bush Elementary School Idaho Falls, Idaho | Alturas International Academy Idaho Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 352 | #127 of 352 |
| National rank | #40370 of 50,301 | #19562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 315 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 48% |
| city | Idaho Falls | Idaho Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alturas International Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 27.0).
- •Alturas International Academy does better on math proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Alturas International Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Alturas International Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 81%).
- •A H Bush Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 22.9).
- •Alturas International Academy is the larger school with 572 students compared with 315.
- •A H Bush Elementary School is a public school while Alturas International Academy 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 H Bush Elementary School better than Alturas International Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Alturas International Academy ranks higher (58.0 vs 27.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A H Bush Elementary School and Alturas International Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A H Bush Elementary School: 315. Alturas International Academy: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A H Bush Elementary School and Alturas International Academy rank in Idaho?
A H Bush Elementary School is 323rd of 352 and Alturas International Academy is 127th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).