Christine Donnell School of the Arts vs Desert Sage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christine Donnell School of the Arts
Boise · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
Desert Sage Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Christine Donnell School of the Arts Boise, Idaho | Desert Sage Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 352 | #180 of 352 |
| National rank | #13131 of 50,301 | #24186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 48% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christine Donnell School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 51.4).
- •Christine Donnell School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Christine Donnell School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Christine Donnell School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 65.6%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.3).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 464.
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 Christine Donnell School of the Arts better than Desert Sage Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Christine Donnell School of the Arts ranks higher (67.4 vs 51.4 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 Christine Donnell School of the Arts and Desert Sage Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christine Donnell School of the Arts: 464. Desert Sage Elementary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christine Donnell School of the Arts and Desert Sage Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Christine Donnell School of the Arts is 68th of 352 and Desert Sage Elementary School is 180th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).