Desert Springs Elementary School vs Vision Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.5 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
Vision Charter School
Caldwell · Charter other · Grades K–12
760 students
| Measure | Desert Springs Elementary School Nampa, Idaho | Vision Charter School 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 | 760 |
| Enrollment | 686 | 760 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| city | Nampa | Caldwell |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vision Charter School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Vision Charter School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Vision Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 57.7%).
- •Desert Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 23.0).
- •Vision Charter School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 686.
- •Desert Springs Elementary School is a public school while Vision Charter School 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 Vision Charter School?
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 Vision Charter School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Nampa and Caldwell in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Springs Elementary School: 686. Vision Charter School: 760. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Springs Elementary School and Vision Charter School rank in Idaho?
Desert Springs Elementary School is 167th of 352 and Vision Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).