Fern-Waters Public Charter School vs Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern-Waters Public Charter School
Salmon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
141 students
Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori
Mountain Home · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
164 students
| Measure | Fern-Waters Public Charter School Salmon, Idaho | Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori Mountain Home, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 352 | #350 of 352 |
| National rank | #33495 of 50,301 | #49586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 141 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 10% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Salmon | Mountain Home |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern-Waters Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 9.5).
- •Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.6).
- •Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori is the larger school with 164 students compared with 141.
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 Fern-Waters Public Charter School better than Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Fern-Waters Public Charter School ranks higher (37.7 vs 9.5 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 Fern-Waters Public Charter School and Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Salmon and Mountain Home in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School: 141. Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern-Waters Public Charter School and Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori rank in Idaho?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School is 265th of 352 and Richard McKenna Charter School - Montessori is 350th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).