Filer Elementary School vs Popplewell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Filer Elementary School
Filer · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
397 students
Popplewell Elementary School
Buhl · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Filer Elementary School Filer, Idaho | Popplewell Elementary School Buhl, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 352 | #287 of 352 |
| National rank | #29129 of 50,301 | #35996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 397 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Filer | Buhl |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Filer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 33.9).
- •Filer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Popplewell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Filer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 59.4%).
- •Filer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.5).
- •Popplewell Elementary School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 397.
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 Filer Elementary School better than Popplewell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Filer Elementary School ranks higher (44.2 vs 33.9 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 Filer Elementary School and Popplewell Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Filer and Buhl in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Filer Elementary School: 397. Popplewell Elementary School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Filer Elementary School and Popplewell Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Filer Elementary School is 229th of 352 and Popplewell Elementary School is 287th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).