Desert Springs Elementary School vs Thomas Jefferson Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.9 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
Thomas Jefferson Charter
Caldwell · Charter other · Grades K–12
364 students
| Measure | Desert Springs Elementary School Nampa, Idaho | Thomas Jefferson Charter Caldwell, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #167 of 352 | – |
| National rank | #23309 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 686 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Nampa | Caldwell |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 57.7%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Charter does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.1).
- •Desert Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 686 students compared with 364.
- •Desert Springs Elementary School is a public school while Thomas Jefferson Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Thomas Jefferson Charter?
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 Desert Springs Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Charter?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Nampa and Caldwell in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Springs Elementary School: 686. Thomas Jefferson Charter: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Springs Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Charter rank in Idaho?
Desert Springs Elementary School is 167th of 352 and Thomas Jefferson Charter is unranked among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).