Dalton Elementary School vs Hayden Meadows Elementary School
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.
Dalton Elementary School
Dalton Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Hayden Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Dalton Elementary School Dalton Gardens, Idaho | Hayden Meadows Elementary School Hayden Lake, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 352 | #28 of 352 |
| National rank | #8698 of 50,301 | #8580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 411 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| city | Dalton Gardens | Hayden Lake |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.8 vs 74.0).
- •Hayden Meadows Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 22.1%).
- •Hayden Meadows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.6).
- •Hayden Meadows Elementary School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 411.
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 Dalton Elementary School better than Hayden Meadows Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dalton Elementary School and Hayden Meadows Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Dalton Gardens and Hayden Lake in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton Elementary School: 411. Hayden Meadows Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton Elementary School and Hayden Meadows Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Dalton Elementary School is 30th of 352 and Hayden Meadows Elementary School is 28th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).