Garwood Elementary School vs John Brown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garwood Elementary School
Rathdrum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
John Brown Elementary School
Rathdrum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
| Measure | Garwood Elementary School Rathdrum, Idaho | John Brown Elementary School Rathdrum, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 352 | #198 of 352 |
| National rank | #11862 of 50,301 | #25825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 43% |
| city | Rathdrum | Rathdrum |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 49.0).
- •Garwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Garwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Garwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 43%).
- •John Brown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.4).
- •Garwood Elementary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 377.
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 Garwood Elementary School better than John Brown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garwood Elementary School ranks higher (69.2 vs 49.0 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 Garwood Elementary School and John Brown Elementary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Rathdrum and Rathdrum in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garwood Elementary School: 424. John Brown Elementary School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garwood Elementary School and John Brown Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Garwood Elementary School is 52nd of 352 and John Brown Elementary School is 198th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).