Christine Donnell School of the Arts vs Hillsdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 3.2 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
Hillsdale Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
769 students
| Measure | Christine Donnell School of the Arts Boise, Idaho | Hillsdale Elementary Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 352 | #34 of 352 |
| National rank | #13131 of 50,301 | #9447 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 464 | 769 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 769 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| city | Boise | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 67.4).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 26.1%).
- •Christine Donnell School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.4).
- •Hillsdale Elementary is the larger school with 769 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 Hillsdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsdale Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 67.4 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 Hillsdale Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Boise and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christine Donnell School of the Arts: 464. Hillsdale Elementary: 769. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christine Donnell School of the Arts and Hillsdale Elementary rank in Idaho?
Christine Donnell School of the Arts is 68th of 352 and Hillsdale Elementary is 34th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).