Dalton Elementary School vs Lake City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.9 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
Lake City High School
Coeur D'alene · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,530 students
| Measure | Dalton Elementary School Dalton Gardens, Idaho | Lake City High School Coeur D'alene, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 352 | #75 of 134 |
| National rank | #8698 of 50,301 | #9005 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 411 | 1,530 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 1,530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 24% |
| city | Dalton Gardens | Coeur D'alene |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dalton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 47.7).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 24%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 25.7%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.7).
- •Lake City High School is the larger school with 1,530 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 Lake City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dalton Elementary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 47.7 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 Dalton Elementary School and Lake City High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Dalton Gardens and Coeur D'alene in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton Elementary School: 411. Lake City High School: 1,530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton Elementary School and Lake City High School rank in Idaho?
Dalton Elementary School is 30th of 352 and Lake City High School is 75th of 134 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).