Chief Joseph School of the Arts vs Discovery Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chief Joseph School of the Arts
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Discovery Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Chief Joseph School of the Arts Meridian, Idaho | Discovery Elementary School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 352 | #13 of 352 |
| National rank | #10303 of 50,301 | #5542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 505 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 79% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 71.4).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 69%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 47.1%).
- •Chief Joseph School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.1).
- •Chief Joseph School of the Arts is the larger school with 505 students compared with 416.
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 Chief Joseph School of the Arts better than Discovery Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 71.4 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 Chief Joseph School of the Arts and Discovery Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Joseph School of the Arts: 505. Discovery Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Joseph School of the Arts and Discovery Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Chief Joseph School of the Arts is 39th of 352 and Discovery Elementary School is 13th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).