Basin Elementary School vs Notus Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basin Elementary School
Idaho City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
173 students
Notus Elementary School
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
178 students
| Measure | Basin Elementary School Idaho City, Idaho | Notus Elementary School Caldwell, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 352 | #230 of 352 |
| National rank | #11704 of 50,301 | #29214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 173 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Idaho City | Caldwell |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Basin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 44.1).
- •Basin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Basin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Notus Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 45.1%).
- •Basin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 22.3).
- •Notus Elementary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 173.
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 Basin Elementary School better than Notus Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Basin Elementary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 44.1 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 Basin Elementary School and Notus Elementary School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Idaho City and Caldwell in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basin Elementary School: 173. Notus Elementary School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basin Elementary School and Notus Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Basin Elementary School is 50th of 352 and Notus Elementary School is 230th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).