Discovery Elementary School vs Pioneer School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Pioneer School of the Arts
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary School Meridian, Idaho | Pioneer School of the Arts Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 352 | #12 of 352 |
| National rank | #5542 of 50,301 | #5504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| city | Meridian | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.0 vs 79.1).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Pioneer School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 30.5%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.4).
- •Pioneer School of the Arts is the larger school with 658 students compared with 416.
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 Discovery Elementary School better than Pioneer School of the Arts?
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 Discovery Elementary School and Pioneer School of the Arts?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary School: 416. Pioneer School of the Arts: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary School and Pioneer School of the Arts rank in Idaho?
Discovery Elementary School is 13th of 352 and Pioneer School of the Arts is 12th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).