Basin Elementary School vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 479 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
Southside Elementary School
Cocolalla · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
170 students
| Measure | Basin Elementary School Idaho City, Idaho | Southside Elementary School Cocolalla, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 352 | #161 of 352 |
| National rank | #11704 of 50,301 | #22741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 173 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Idaho City | Cocolalla |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Basin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 53.5).
- •Basin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Basin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 45.1%).
- •Basin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.9).
- •Basin Elementary School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 170.
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 Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Basin Elementary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 53.5 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 Southside Elementary School?
About 479 km in a straight line, between Idaho City and Cocolalla in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basin Elementary School: 173. Southside Elementary School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basin Elementary School and Southside Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Basin Elementary School is 50th of 352 and Southside Elementary School is 161st of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).