Desert Sage Elementary School vs Payette Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Payette Primary School
Payette · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
477 students
| Measure | Desert Sage Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Payette Primary School Payette, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 352 | #344 of 352 |
| National rank | #24186 of 50,301 | #45242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 477 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| city | Boise | Payette |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sage Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 19.4).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 71.3%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.1).
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 Desert Sage Elementary School better than Payette Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sage Elementary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 19.4 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 Desert Sage Elementary School and Payette Primary School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Boise and Payette in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sage Elementary School: 477. Payette Primary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sage Elementary School and Payette Primary School rank in Idaho?
Desert Sage Elementary School is 180th of 352 and Payette Primary School is 344th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).