Forrest M Bird Charter School vs Kootenai Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forrest M Bird Charter School
Sandpoint · Charter high · Grades 6–12
255 students
Kootenai Elementary School
Kootenai · Public elementary · Grades K–6
367 students
| Measure | Forrest M Bird Charter School Sandpoint, Idaho | Kootenai Elementary School Kootenai, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 134 | #128 of 352 |
| National rank | #7754 of 16,910 | #19593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 255 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Sandpoint | Kootenai |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kootenai Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 52.4).
- •Kootenai Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Forrest M Bird Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.7).
- •Kootenai Elementary School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 255.
- •Forrest M Bird Charter School is a charter school while Kootenai 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 Forrest M Bird Charter School better than Kootenai Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kootenai Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 52.4 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 Forrest M Bird Charter School and Kootenai Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Sandpoint and Kootenai in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forrest M Bird Charter School: 255. Kootenai Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forrest M Bird Charter School and Kootenai Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Forrest M Bird Charter School is 55th of 134 and Kootenai Elementary School is 128th of 352 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).