Fern-Waters Public Charter School vs Salmon Pioneer Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 2.0 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
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
Salmon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Fern-Waters Public Charter School Salmon, Idaho | Salmon Pioneer Primary School Salmon, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 352 | #214 of 352 |
| National rank | #33495 of 50,301 | #27711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 141 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Salmon | Salmon |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salmon Pioneer Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 37.7).
- •Salmon Pioneer Primary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.6).
- •Salmon Pioneer Primary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 141.
- •Fern-Waters Public Charter School is a charter school while Salmon Pioneer Primary 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 Fern-Waters Public Charter School better than Salmon Pioneer Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Salmon Pioneer Primary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 37.7 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 Salmon Pioneer Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Salmon and Salmon in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School: 141. Salmon Pioneer Primary School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern-Waters Public Charter School and Salmon Pioneer Primary School rank in Idaho?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School is 265th of 352 and Salmon Pioneer Primary School is 214th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).