Frontier Elementary School vs Heritage Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Elementary School
Jerome · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
Heritage Academy
Jerome · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
| Measure | Frontier Elementary School Jerome, Idaho | Heritage Academy Jerome, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 352 | #317 of 352 |
| National rank | #36658 of 50,301 | #39587 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 475 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Jerome | Jerome |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 28.4).
- •Heritage Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 65.3%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.8).
- •Frontier Elementary School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 176.
- •Frontier Elementary School is a public school while Heritage Academy is a charter 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 Frontier Elementary School better than Heritage Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Elementary School ranks higher (32.9 vs 28.4 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 Frontier Elementary School and Heritage Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Jerome and Jerome in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Elementary School: 475. Heritage Academy: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Elementary School and Heritage Academy rank in Idaho?
Frontier Elementary School is 296th of 352 and Heritage Academy is 317th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).