Dalton Elementary School vs West Canyon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 455 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
West Canyon Elementary School
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Dalton Elementary School Dalton Gardens, Idaho | West Canyon Elementary School Caldwell, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 352 | #142 of 352 |
| National rank | #8698 of 50,301 | #20996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 411 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| city | Dalton Gardens | Caldwell |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dalton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 56.0).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 52.1%).
- •West Canyon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.6).
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 West Canyon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dalton Elementary School ranks higher (73.8 vs 56.0 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 Dalton Elementary School and West Canyon Elementary School?
About 455 km in a straight line, between Dalton Gardens and Caldwell in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton Elementary School: 411. West Canyon Elementary School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton Elementary School and West Canyon Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Dalton Elementary School is 30th of 352 and West Canyon Elementary School is 142nd of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).