Desert Springs Elementary School vs Ridgevue High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Springs Elementary School
Nampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students
Ridgevue High School
Nampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,640 students
| Measure | Desert Springs Elementary School Nampa, Idaho | Ridgevue High School Nampa, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 352 | #78 of 134 |
| National rank | #23309 of 50,301 | #9488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 686 | 1,640 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 29% |
| city | Nampa | Nampa |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 45.9).
- •Desert Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 29%).
- •Ridgevue High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Ridgevue High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 57.7%).
- •Desert Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.2).
- •Ridgevue High School is the larger school with 1,640 students compared with 686.
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 Springs Elementary School better than Ridgevue High School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Springs Elementary School ranks higher (52.6 vs 45.9 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 Springs Elementary School and Ridgevue High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Nampa and Nampa in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Springs Elementary School: 686. Ridgevue High School: 1,640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Springs Elementary School and Ridgevue High School rank in Idaho?
Desert Springs Elementary School is 167th of 352 and Ridgevue High School is 78th of 134 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).