Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy vs Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
Fort Hall · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
109 students
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
Chubbuck · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy Fort Hall, Idaho | Rulon M Ellis Elementary School Chubbuck, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 352 | #78 of 352 |
| National rank | #39622 of 50,301 | #13803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 109 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 109 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 69% |
| city | Fort Hall | Chubbuck |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 28.3).
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 24.5%).
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 24.5%).
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 58.7%).
- •Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.5).
- •Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 109.
- •Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy is a charter school while Rulon M Ellis 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 Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy better than Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rulon M Ellis Elementary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 28.3 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 Tahgee Elementary Academy and Rulon M Ellis Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Hall and Chubbuck in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy: 109. Rulon M Ellis Elementary School: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy and Rulon M Ellis Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy is 318th of 352 and Rulon M Ellis Elementary School is 78th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).