Fernan STEM Academy vs Hillcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 625 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernan STEM Academy
Coeur D'alene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
American Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students
| Measure | Fernan STEM Academy Coeur D'alene, Idaho | Hillcrest Elementary School American Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 352 | #204 of 352 |
| National rank | #24972 of 50,301 | #26603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 356 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Coeur D'alene | American Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernan STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 47.8).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Fernan STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 67.8%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.0).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 356.
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 Fernan STEM Academy better than Hillcrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fernan STEM Academy ranks higher (50.3 vs 47.8 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 Fernan STEM Academy and Hillcrest Elementary School?
About 625 km in a straight line, between Coeur D'alene and American Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernan STEM Academy: 356. Hillcrest Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernan STEM Academy and Hillcrest Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Fernan STEM Academy is 189th of 352 and Hillcrest Elementary School is 204th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).