Anser Charter School vs Collister Elementary School
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.
Anser Charter School
Garden City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
573 students
Collister Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
262 students
| Measure | Anser Charter School Garden City, Idaho | Collister Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #110 of 352 | #1 of 352 |
| National rank | #17905 of 50,301 | #1700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 573 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Garden City | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collister Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 60.4).
- •Collister Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 32.5%).
- •Anser Charter School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.5).
- •Anser Charter School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 262.
- •Anser Charter School is a charter school while Collister Elementary School is a public 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 Anser Charter School better than Collister Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Collister Elementary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 60.4 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 Anser Charter School and Collister Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anser Charter School: 573. Collister Elementary School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anser Charter School and Collister Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Anser Charter School is 110th of 352 and Collister Elementary School is 1st of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).