Doral Academy of Idaho vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doral Academy of Idaho
Meridian · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
331 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Doral Academy of Idaho Meridian, Idaho | Ponderosa Elementary School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 352 | #138 of 352 |
| National rank | #45086 of 50,301 | #20917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 331 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponderosa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 19.6).
- •Doral Academy of Idaho does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.7).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 331.
- •Doral Academy of Idaho is a charter school while Ponderosa Elementary School is a public 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 Doral Academy of Idaho better than Ponderosa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ponderosa Elementary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 19.6 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 Doral Academy of Idaho and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doral Academy of Idaho: 331. Ponderosa Elementary School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doral Academy of Idaho and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Doral Academy of Idaho is 343rd of 352 and Ponderosa Elementary School is 138th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).