Collister Elementary School vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collister Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
262 students
Taft Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
301 students
| Measure | Collister Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Taft Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 352 | #342 of 352 |
| National rank | #1700 of 50,301 | #44864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 262 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 22% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collister Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 20.0).
- •Collister Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 22%).
- •Collister Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Collister Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 97.3%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Taft Elementary School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 262.
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 Collister Elementary School better than Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Collister Elementary School ranks higher (86.8 vs 20.0 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 Collister Elementary School and Taft Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collister Elementary School: 262. Taft Elementary School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collister Elementary School and Taft Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Collister Elementary School is 1st of 352 and Taft Elementary School is 342nd of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).